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Foulhes Family History

Foulhes 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: Foulkes, Foulks, Fouche, Foiles, Soules, Foushee, Foulke, Fowlkes

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Where is the Foulhes family from?

You can see how Foulhes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foulhes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Foulhes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Foulhes families living in Staffordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Foulhes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Foulhes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Foulhes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foulhes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Foulhes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Foulhes. For the veterans among your Foulhes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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