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Fofie Family History

Fofie 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: Fosse, Force, Foyle, Forge, Forte, Fowle, Bogie, Forde, Fife, Foote

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Where is the Fofie family from?

You can see how Fofie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fofie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Fofie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Fofie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fofie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fofie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Fofie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fofie 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fofie. 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 military records available for the last name Fofie. For the veterans among your Fofie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fofie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fofie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fofie

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