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Foohey Family History

Foohey 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: Toohey, Fohey, Pooley, Hooley, Folley, Looney, Fossey, Fahey, Foley

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Where is the Foohey family from?

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

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foohey. 100% of Foohey men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Foohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foohey 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Foohey. 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 44 military records available for the last name Foohey. For the veterans among your Foohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foohey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Foohey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Foohey in 1970 was 72, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foohey 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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