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Foaker Family History

Foaker 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: Foraker, Fraker, Flaker, Folker, Forker, Coaker, Baker, Fraser, Faber

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Where is the Foaker family from?

You can see how Foaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foaker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foaker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Foaker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Foaker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foaker 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 187 census records available for the last name Foaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foaker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Foaker. 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 16 military records available for the last name Foaker. For the veterans among your Foaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foaker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foaker 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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