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Foldessy Family History

Foldessy 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: Folley, Holderby, Foley, Holness, Folds, Fodness, Fennessy, Goldsby

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Where is the Foldessy family from?

You can see how Foldessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foldessy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Foldessy families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Foldessy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Foldessy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foldessy 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 72 census records available for the last name Foldessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foldessy 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Foldessy. 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 41 military records available for the last name Foldessy. For the veterans among your Foldessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foldessy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Foldessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Foldessy in 1969 was 71, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foldessy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foldessy 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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