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Foyer Family History

Foyer Surname Meaning

from Gaelic foithir an administrative or topographical term whose meaning has not been definitely established.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Foyer family from?

You can see how Foyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Foyer families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Foyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foyer 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 Foyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foyer. 100% of Foyer 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Foyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foyer 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 983 immigration records available for the last name Foyer. 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 538 military records available for the last name Foyer. For the veterans among your Foyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Foyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Foyer in 1967 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foyer 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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