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Foellner Family History

Foellner 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: Goellner, Toellner, Koellner, Zoellner, Fellner, Foeller, Soellner

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Where is the Foellner family from?

You can see how Foellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foellner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Foellner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Foellner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Foellner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foellner 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 Foellner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Foellner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Foellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foellner 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Foellner. 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 33 military records available for the last name Foellner. For the veterans among your Foellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foellner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Foellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Foellner in 1965 was 83, and 67 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foellner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foellner 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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