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Foulder Family History

Foulder 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: Moulder, Goulder, Foulger, Holder, Fuller, Golder, Pounder, Soulier

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Where is the Foulder family from?

You can see how Foulder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foulder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Foulder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Foulder families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Foulder's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Foulder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foulder 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 Foulder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foulder. 100% of Foulder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Foulder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foulder 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Foulder. 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 33 military records available for the last name Foulder. For the veterans among your Foulder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foulder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Foulder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Foulder in 1964 was 88, and 93 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foulder 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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