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Foz Family History

Foz 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: Fox, Foy, Fok, Foe, Folz, Faz, Foo, Son, Ko, Fu

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Where is the Foz family from?

You can see how Foz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Foz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Foz families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foz's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Foz families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foz 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 Foz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foz. 85% of Foz 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
    85%
  • Manager
    16%

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Foz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foz 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Foz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Foz. For the veterans among your Foz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1994, in the United States, Foz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Foz in 1944 was 38, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foz 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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