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Foisy Family History

Foisy Surname Meaning

French: from Old French foisil ‘gunflint’ used as a nickname for a maker or seller.

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


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Where is the Foisy family from?

You can see how Foisy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foisy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Foisy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Foisy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Foisy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foisy families in 1891.
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What did your Foisy ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Foisy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foisy 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Foisy. 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 Foisy. For the veterans among your Foisy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foisy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Foisy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Foisy in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foisy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foisy 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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