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Fouldy Family History

Fouldy 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: Foulds, Mould, Folley, Foley, Folds, Boulay, Faulds, Foody, Foulks

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Where is the Fouldy family from?

You can see how Fouldy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouldy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fouldy families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Fouldy families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fouldy's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fouldy families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Fouldy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouldy 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 Fouldy. 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 Fouldy. For the veterans among your Fouldy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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