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Foi Family History

Foi 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: Fox, Fei, Doi, Foy, Foti, Loi, Foit, Fok, Foil, Foe

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Where is the Foi family from?

You can see how Foi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Foi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Foi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Foi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foi 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 Foi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foi. 100% of Foi men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

What Foi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Foi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foi 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Foi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Foi. For the veterans among your Foi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Foi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Foi in 1976 was 73, and 69 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foi 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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