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Foler Family History

Foler 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: Soler, Faler, Filer, Foley, Boler, Fowler, Fogler, Forer, Folger

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Where is the Foler family from?

You can see how Foler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Foler family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Foler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foler 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 Foler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foler. 42% of Foler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Foler women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foler 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Foler. 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 167 military records available for the last name Foler. For the veterans among your Foler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Foler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Foler in 1963 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foler 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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