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Fouls Family History

Fouls 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: Foulks, Fouts, Fuls, Foulk, Foulds, Fauls, Mould, Puls, Foyle, Foss

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Where is the Fouls family from?

You can see how Fouls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouls family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fouls families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Fouls family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fouls's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Fouls families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Fouls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouls 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fouls. 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 34 military records available for the last name Fouls. For the veterans among your Fouls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouls lifespan?

Average Fouls life expectancy in 1966 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fouls 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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