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Fouta Family History

Fouta 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: Folta, Foutz, Fouts, Fouty, Fout, Rout, Cotta, Fort, Rota, Motta

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Where is the Fouta family from?

You can see how Fouta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fouta families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fouta's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fouta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fouta 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 61 census records available for the last name Fouta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouta 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fouta. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fouta. For the veterans among your Fouta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouta lifespan?

Average Fouta life expectancy in 1986 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fouta 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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