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Footett Family History

Footett 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: Foskett, Follett, Foote, Footer, Fossett, Forrest, Rowett, Poteet

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Where is the Footett family from?

You can see how Footett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Footett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Footett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Footett family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Footett's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Footett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Footett 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 Footett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Footett. 50% of Footett women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Footett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Footett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Footett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Footett. 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 8 military records available for the last name Footett. For the veterans among your Footett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Footett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1970, in the United States, Footett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Footett in 1967 was 74, and 71 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Footett 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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