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Foesig Family History

Foesig 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: Feig, Koenig, Fiebig, Hoenig, Loebig, Hoerig, Hoesing, Boenig, Fleig

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Where is the Foesig family from?

You can see how Foesig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foesig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Foesig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Foesig families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Foesig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Foesig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foesig 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 147 census records available for the last name Foesig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foesig 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Foesig. 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 20 military records available for the last name Foesig. For the veterans among your Foesig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foesig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Foesig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Foesig in 1969 was 95, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foesig 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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