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Foyes Family History

Foyes 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: Fones, Foye, Boyes, Moyes, Noyes, Fobes, Hoyes, Moses, Hayes, Fries

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Where is the Foyes family from?

You can see how Foyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foyes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Foyes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Foyes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Foyes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Foyes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foyes 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 94 census records available for the last name Foyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foyes 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Foyes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Foyes. For the veterans among your Foyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foyes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Foyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Foyes in 1966 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foyes 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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