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Foty Family History

Foty 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: Foy, Foti, Foth, Coty, Fouty, Doty, Foto, Ott, Fox, Cott

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Where is the Foty family from?

You can see how Foty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Foty families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Foty's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Foty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foty. 25% of Foty men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Foty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Foty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foty 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Foty. 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 70 military records available for the last name Foty. For the veterans among your Foty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Foty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Foty in 1964 was 79, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foty 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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