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Foung Family History

Foung 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: Young, Fung, Fong, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Feng

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Where is the Foung family from?

You can see how Foung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foung family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Foung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Foung family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Foung's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Foung families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foung 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 Foung ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foung. 100% of Foung women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Foung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foung 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 980 immigration records available for the last name Foung. 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 43 military records available for the last name Foung. For the veterans among your Foung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foung lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1996, in the United States, Foung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Foung in 1958 was 40, and 48 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foung 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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