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Foerler Family History

Foerler 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: Foeller, Feller, Koerner, Fiedler, Roesler, Doerfler, Ferger, Boerger

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Where is the Foerler family from?

You can see how Foerler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foerler family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Foerler's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Foerler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foerler 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 17 census records available for the last name Foerler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerler 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Foerler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Foerler. For the veterans among your Foerler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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