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Fohey Family History

Fohey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Fahey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fohey family from?

You can see how Fohey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fohey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fohey families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fohey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fohey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohey 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 Fohey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fohey. 25% of Fohey men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Fohey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fohey were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Track Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Fohey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohey 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Fohey. 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 234 military records available for the last name Fohey. For the veterans among your Fohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fohey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fohey in 1966 was 76, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fohey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fohey 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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