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Foquier Family History

Foquier 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: Fortier, Fauquier, Quier, Forcier, Squier, Forquer, Forster, Ferrier

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Where is the Foquier family from?

You can see how Foquier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foquier family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Foquier family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Foquier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Foquier families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Foquier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foquier 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Foquier. 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 military records available for the last name Foquier. For the veterans among your Foquier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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