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Foby Family History

Foby 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, Doby, Roby, Coby, Fomby, Toby, Koby, Fox, Ford, Loy

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Where is the Foby family from?

You can see how Foby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Foby family living in Merionethshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foby's in United Kingdom. Merionethshire had the highest population of Foby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foby 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 Foby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foby. 100% of Foby 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%

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Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Foby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foby 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Foby. 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 81 military records available for the last name Foby. For the veterans among your Foby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Foby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Foby in 1966 was 87, and 59 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foby 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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