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Foli Family History

Foli 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: Soli, Foti, Poli, Folio, Folk, Folz, Li, Mori, Wolf, Fox

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Where is the Foli family from?

You can see how Foli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Foli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Foli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foli. 58% of Foli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Foli women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Foli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foli 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Foli. 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 267 military records available for the last name Foli. For the veterans among your Foli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foli lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Foli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Foli in 1961 was 61, and 87 in 2003.

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