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Foundas Family History

Foundas 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: Founds, Fonda, Lounds, Dundas, Kondas, Foulds, Rounds, Bounds, Pounds

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Where is the Foundas family from?

You can see how Foundas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foundas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Foundas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Foundas families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foundas's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Foundas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foundas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foundas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foundas. 60% of Foundas men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Foundas women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Fruit Dealer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Foundas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Foundas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foundas 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Foundas. 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 70 military records available for the last name Foundas. For the veterans among your Foundas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foundas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Foundas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Foundas in 1967 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foundas 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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