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Footland Family History

Footland 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: Scotland, Woodland, Footman, Outland, Folland, Forland, Froiland

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Where is the Footland family from?

You can see how Footland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Footland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Footland family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Footland's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Footland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Footland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Footland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Footland. 100% of Footland men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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What Footland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Footland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Footland 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Footland. 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 6 military records available for the last name Footland. For the veterans among your Footland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Footland lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Footland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Footland in 1970 was 40, and 92 in 2001.

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