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Fohler Family History

Fohler 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: Ohler, Pohler, Kohler, Fehler, Fowler, Fogler, Bohler, Wohler, Mohler

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Where is the Fohler family from?

You can see how Fohler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fohler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fohler families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Fohler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fohler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Fohler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohler 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 Fohler. 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 67 military records available for the last name Fohler. For the veterans among your Fohler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fohler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fohler in 1966 was 64, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fohler 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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