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Foiles Family History

Foiles Surname Meaning

Probably English or Scottish a topographic name for someone living by two or more pits (see Foyle).

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


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You can see how Foiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foiles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Foiles families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foiles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Foiles families in 1891.
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What did your Foiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foiles. 100% of Foiles women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Foiles. 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 577 military records available for the last name Foiles. For the veterans among your Foiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foiles lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Foiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Foiles in 1958 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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