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Foughnan Family History

Foughnan 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: Faughnan, Doughman, Boughman, Loughran, Loughnane, Loughman, Coughlan

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Where is the Foughnan family from?

You can see how Foughnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foughnan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Foughnan families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Foughnan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foughnan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Foughnan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foughnan 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 10 census records available for the last name Foughnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foughnan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Foughnan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Foughnan. For the veterans among your Foughnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foughnan lifespan?

Average Foughnan life expectancy in 1960 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 52.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foughnan 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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