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Foite Family History

Foite 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: Forte, Foote, Fonte, Foit, Fite, Fosse, Conte, White, Force, Fort

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Where is the Foite family from?

You can see how Foite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Foite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Foite family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foite's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Foite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Foite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foite 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Foite. 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 2 military records available for the last name Foite. For the veterans among your Foite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foite lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Foite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Foite in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foite 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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