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Fothier Family History

Fothier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pothier, Rother, Rottier, Fortier, Ethier, Gonthier, Authier

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Where is the Fothier family from?

You can see how Fothier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fothier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Fothier families were found in USA in 1840, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Fothier family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Fothier's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Fothier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fothier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Fothier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fothier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Fothier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fothier. For the veterans among your Fothier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fothier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fothier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fothier

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