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Fopey Family History

Fopey 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: Foley, Fohey, Pope, Hope, Folley, Kopec, Kopel, Coley, Koper, Fones

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Where is the Fopey family from?

You can see how Fopey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fopey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fopey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fopey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fopey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fopey 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 52 census records available for the last name Fopey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fopey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fopey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fopey. For the veterans among your Fopey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fopey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fopey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fopey

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