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Foulay Family History

Foulay 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: Boulay, Folley, Foley, Lulay, Foulks, Dulay, Goulas, Folan, Golay

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Where is the Foulay family from?

You can see how Foulay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foulay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Foulay families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Foulay families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foulay's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Foulay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Foulay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foulay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Foulay. 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 Foulay. For the veterans among your Foulay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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