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Foery Family History

Foery 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: Forry, Ford, Fleury, Dery, Fort, Ferry, Dobry, Ory, Overy, Fey

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Where is the Foery family from?

You can see how Foery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Foery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Foery families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foery's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Foery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foery 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 Foery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foery. 30% of Foery men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Foery women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foery were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Cutter
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Dental Hygienist
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Foery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Foery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foery 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Foery. 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 112 military records available for the last name Foery. For the veterans among your Foery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foery lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Foery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Foery in 1967 was 89, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foery 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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