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Foukas Family History

Foukas 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: Doukas, Loukas, Farkas, Bouras, Tougas, Klukas, Foulks, Lukas, Goulas

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Where is the Foukas family from?

You can see how Foukas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foukas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Foukas families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Foukas family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Foukas's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Foukas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Foukas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foukas 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Foukas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Foukas. For the veterans among your Foukas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foukas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Foukas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Foukas in 1964 was 73, and 38 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foukas 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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