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Foutes Family History

Foutes 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: Fontes, Fortes, Fouts, Forbes, Coates, Goates, Fornes, Cortes, Fones

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Where is the Foutes family from?

You can see how Foutes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foutes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foutes families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Foutes families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Foutes's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Foutes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foutes 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 Foutes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foutes. 100% of Foutes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Foutes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Foutes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foutes 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Foutes. 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 58 military records available for the last name Foutes. For the veterans among your Foutes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foutes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Foutes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Foutes in 1963 was 67, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foutes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foutes 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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