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Foter Family History

Foter 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: Soter, Foster, Forer, Footer, Porter, Cater, Flower, Peter, Over

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Where is the Foter family from?

You can see how Foter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Foter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Foter family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Foter's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Foter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foter 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 381 census records available for the last name Foter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foter 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Foter. 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 29 military records available for the last name Foter. For the veterans among your Foter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Foter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Foter in 1969 was 60, and 68 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foter 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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