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Foyton Family History

Foyton 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: Forton, Foston, Royston, Orton, Payton, Holton, Fortun, Colton

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Where is the Foyton family from?

You can see how Foyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foyton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Foyton family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foyton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Foyton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Foyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foyton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Foyton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Foyton. For the veterans among your Foyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foyton lifespan?

Average Foyton life expectancy in 1967 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foyton 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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