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Foa Family History

Foa Name 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, Joa, Foat, Noa, Roa, Fok, Foe, Foo, Son

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Where is the Foa family from?

You can see how Foa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Foa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Foa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Foa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foa. 100% of Foa 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Foa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foa 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Foa. 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 132 military records available for the last name Foa. For the veterans among your Foa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Foa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Foa in 1962 was 57, and 83 in 2001.

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