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Founty Family History

Founty 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: Fouty, Monty, Mount, Prunty, Forney, Fonte, Font, Funt, Yount, Kountz

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Where is the Founty family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Founty 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 41 census records available for the last name Founty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Founty 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Founty. 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 3 military records available for the last name Founty. For the veterans among your Founty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Founty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Founty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Founty in 1967 was 60, and 37 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Founty 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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