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Foures Family History

Foures 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: Forrest, Forbes, Torres, Fornes, Ours, Bouras, Fones, Foret, Mourey

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Where is the Foures family from?

You can see how Foures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foures family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Foures families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Foures families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foures's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Foures families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Foures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foures 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Foures. 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 71 military records available for the last name Foures. For the veterans among your Foures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foures lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Foures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Foures in 1967 was 83, and 70 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foures 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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