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Foynes Family History

Foynes 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: Fornes, Fones, Joynes, Goynes, Forbes, Coyne, Foyle, Haynes, Mones

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Where is the Foynes family from?

You can see how Foynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foynes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Foynes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Foynes families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Foynes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Foynes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foynes 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 Foynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foynes. 100% of Foynes 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 396 census records available for the last name Foynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foynes 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Foynes. 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 48 military records available for the last name Foynes. For the veterans among your Foynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foynes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Foynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Foynes in 1966 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foynes 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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