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Fovall Family History

Fovall 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: Foxall, Fall, Duvall, Dovell, Covell, Bovell, Koval, Devall, Lovell

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Where is the Fovall family from?

You can see how Fovall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fovall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fovall families were found in USA in 1840, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 4 Fovall families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fovall's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fovall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fovall 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 Fovall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fovall. 100% of Fovall men worked as a Barber.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

What Fovall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Fovall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fovall 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fovall. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fovall. For the veterans among your Fovall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fovall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Fovall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fovall in 1972 was 81, and 70 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fovall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fovall 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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