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Foyley Family History

Foyley 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: Foyle, Folley, Foley, Pooley, Cowley, Oyler, Howley, Hoyle, Mosley

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Where is the Foyley family from?

You can see how Foyley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foyley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Foyley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Foyley families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foyley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Foyley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Foyley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foyley 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 Foyley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Foyley. For the veterans among your Foyley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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