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Fotley Family History

Fotley 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: Folley, Foley, Notley, Motley, Otley, Pooley, Cowley, Howley, Mosley

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Where is the Fotley family from?

You can see how Fotley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fotley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Fotley family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fotley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fotley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Fotley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fotley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fotley. For the veterans among your Fotley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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