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Fotos Family History

Fotos Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Fotos a pet form of Fotis or a shortened form of any of various derivatives of these names

e.g. Fotopoulos.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fotos family from?

You can see how Fotos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fotos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fotos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fotos families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fotos's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Fotos families in 1891.
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What did your Fotos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fotos. 54% of Fotos men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%

What Fotos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Fotos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotos 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Fotos. 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 147 military records available for the last name Fotos. For the veterans among your Fotos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fotos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fotos in 1962 was 68, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fotos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fotos 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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