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Foehl Family History

Foehl Surname Meaning

German (Föhl): see Fohl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Foehl family from?

You can see how Foehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Foehl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Foehl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Foehl families in 1880.
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What did your Foehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foehl. 24% of Foehl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Foehl women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Foehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Foehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foehl 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Foehl. 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 169 military records available for the last name Foehl. For the veterans among your Foehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foehl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Foehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Foehl in 1962 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foehl 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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