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Foien Family History

Foien 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: Oien, Foden, Foren, Foxen, Fien, Fries, Nolen, Wien, Boden, Bien

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Where is the Foien family from?

You can see how Foien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foien family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foien's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Foien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foien 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 Foien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Garbage Collector
    100%

What Foien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Foien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foien 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Foien. 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 7 military records available for the last name Foien. For the veterans among your Foien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foien lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Foien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Foien in 1972 was 74, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foien 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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