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Foleo Family History

Foleo 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: Foley, Folio, Mole, Leo, Toledo, Nolen, Toles, Hole, Cole, Golec

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Where is the Foleo family from?

You can see how Foleo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foleo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Foleo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Foleo family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Foleo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Foleo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foleo 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 61 census records available for the last name Foleo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foleo 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Foleo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Foleo. For the veterans among your Foleo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foleo lifespan?

Average Foleo life expectancy in 1963 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foleo 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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