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Foelske Family History

Foelske 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: Felske, Oelke, Folse, Fenske, Noeske, Toelke, Oelfke, Roelke, Noelke

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Where is the Foelske family from?

You can see how Foelske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foelske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foelske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Foelske family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Foelske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foelske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foelske 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 Foelske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foelske. 62% of Foelske men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    62%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

What Foelske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Foelske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foelske 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Foelske. 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 43 military records available for the last name Foelske. For the veterans among your Foelske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foelske lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Foelske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Foelske in 1960 was 62, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foelske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foelske 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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