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Foffe Family History

Foffe 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: Ioffe, Joffe, Roffe, Yoffe, Goffe, Fyffe, Fosse, Force, Offen, Foyle

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Where is the Foffe family from?

You can see how Foffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foffe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Foffe families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Foffe families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foffe's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Foffe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Foffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foffe 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Foffe. 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 4 military records available for the last name Foffe. For the veterans among your Foffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foffe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Foffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Foffe in 1962 was 57, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foffe 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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