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Fotinos Family History

Fotinos 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: Forino, Fotos, Folino, Fortino, Totino, Tino, Fornes, Godino, Fones

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Where is the Fotinos family from?

You can see how Fotinos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fotinos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fotinos families living in Arkansas. This was about 15% of all the recorded Fotinos's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Fotinos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fotinos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fotinos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fotinos. 43% of Fotinos men worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Fotinos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Fotinos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotinos 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Fotinos. 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 160 military records available for the last name Fotinos. For the veterans among your Fotinos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotinos lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fotinos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fotinos in 1959 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fotinos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fotinos 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.

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