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Footo Family History

Footo 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: Foote, Floto, Foto, Foots, Foot, Root, Booth, Fort, Proto, Toto

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Where is the Footo family from?

You can see how Footo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Footo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Footo families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Footo families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Footo's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Footo families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Footo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Footo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Footo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Footo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Footo 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Footo. 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 10 military records available for the last name Footo. For the veterans among your Footo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Footo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Footo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Footo in 1969 was 81, and 80 in 2001.

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