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Foothill Family History

Foothill 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: Tuthill, Southall, Coghill, Bothell, Thill, Goodwill, Woodhull

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Where is the Foothill family from?

You can see how Foothill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foothill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foothill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Foothill families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Foothill's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Foothill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Foothill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foothill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Foothill. 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 9 military records available for the last name Foothill. For the veterans among your Foothill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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