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Fokal Family History

Fokal 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: Kokal, Sokal, Fogal, Foral, Foxall, Koral, Fohl, Foran, Sokol, Gopal

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Where is the Fokal family from?

You can see how Fokal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fokal family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Fokal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fokal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fokal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fokal 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 19 census records available for the last name Fokal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fokal 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fokal. 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 military records available for the last name Fokal. For the veterans among your Fokal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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