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Foor Family History

Foor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fuhr.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Foor family from?

You can see how Foor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Foor families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Foor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foor families in 1891.
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What did your Foor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foor. 100% of Foor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Foor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foor 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Foor. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Foor. For the veterans among your Foor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foor lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Foor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Foor in 1956 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foor 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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