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Fool Family History

Fool 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: Pool, Wool, Fohl, Cool, Kool, Foil, Foor, Foos, Foot, Tool

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Where is the Fool family from?

You can see how Fool families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fool family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fool families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fool families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fool's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fool families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fool 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Fool. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fool 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Fool. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fool. For the veterans among your Fool ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fool lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Fool life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fool in 1987 was 73, and 35 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fool 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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