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Foales Family History

Foales 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: Foiles, Fales, Fowles, Sales, Forbes, Toles, Coates, Goates, Foyle

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Where is the Foales family from?

You can see how Foales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foales family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Foales families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Foales families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Foales's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Foales families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foales 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 52 census records available for the last name Foales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foales 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Foales. 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 Foales. For the veterans among your Foales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foales lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Foales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Foales in 1972 was 73, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foales 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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