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Foyn Family History

Foyn 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: Foy, Foye, Fohn, Foyt, John, Son, Horn, Fan, Yon, Fox

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Where is the Foyn family from?

You can see how Foyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Foyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Foyn families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Foyn's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Foyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foyn 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 Foyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foyn. 100% of Foyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Foyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Foyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foyn 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Foyn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Foyn. For the veterans among your Foyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Foyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Foyn in 1971 was 65, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foyn 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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