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Foyen Family History

Foyen 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: Oyen, Doyen, Foye, Foden, Feyen, Goyen, Foren, Foxen, Nolen, Boden

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Where is the Foyen family from?

You can see how Foyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foyen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Foyen families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Foyen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Foyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foyen 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 Foyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foyen. 50% of Foyen men worked as a Pressman.

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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

  • Pressman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Foyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Foyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foyen 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Foyen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Foyen. For the veterans among your Foyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foyen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Foyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Foyen in 1977 was 89, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foyen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foyen 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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