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Foytek Family History

Foytek 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: Voytek, Woytek, Foyle, Forte, Foster, Foote, Boyte, Fonte, Fojtik

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Where is the Foytek family from?

You can see how Foytek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foytek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foytek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foytek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Foytek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foytek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Foytek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foytek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Foytek. 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 20 military records available for the last name Foytek. For the veterans among your Foytek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foytek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Foytek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Foytek in 1973 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foytek 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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