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Foith Family History

Foith 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: Faith, Forth, Foth, Foit, Frith, Feith, Smith, Roth, North, Booth

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Where is the Foith family from?

You can see how Foith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Foith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Foith families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foith's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Foith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foith 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 Foith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foith. 100% of Foith 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 74 census records available for the last name Foith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foith 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Foith. 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 27 military records available for the last name Foith. For the veterans among your Foith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foith lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Foith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Foith in 1979 was 92, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foith 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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