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Foetwell Family History

Foetwell 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: Fretwell, Foxwell, Otwell, Folwell, Boutwell, Fewell, Fennell, Oswell

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Where is the Foetwell family from?

You can see how Foetwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foetwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foetwell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Foetwell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Foetwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foetwell 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 7 census records available for the last name Foetwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foetwell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Foetwell. 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 Foetwell. For the veterans among your Foetwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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