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Foteff Family History

Foteff 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: Steff, Hoff, Cote, Poteet, Neff, Fones, Reff, Goff, Soter, Stiff

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Where is the Foteff family from?

You can see how Foteff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foteff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foteff family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Foteff's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Foteff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foteff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foteff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Foteff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foteff 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Foteff. 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 Foteff. For the veterans among your Foteff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foteff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Foteff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Foteff in 1975 was 62, and 56 in 2003.

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