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Foaner Family History

Foaner 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: Fonner, Forner, Fraser, Horner, Corner, Bodner, Faber, Bonner, Fornes

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Where is the Foaner family from?

You can see how Foaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foaner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foaner family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Foaner's in USA. California had the highest population of Foaner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foaner 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 23 census records available for the last name Foaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foaner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Foaner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Foaner. For the veterans among your Foaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foaner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1974, in the United States, Foaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Foaner in 1970 was 75, and 79 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foaner 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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