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Fohle Family History

Fohle 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: Foyle, Fohl, Fowle, Bohle, Ohle, Pohle, Fogle, Fahle, Noble, Mole

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Where is the Fohle family from?

You can see how Fohle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fohle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fohle families living in Tennessee. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fohle's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Fohle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohle 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 55 census records available for the last name Fohle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohle 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fohle. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fohle. For the veterans among your Fohle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohle lifespan?

Average Fohle life expectancy in 1979 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fohle 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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