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Fotelis Family History

Fotelis 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: Koteles, Follis, Melis, Solis, Felix, Fones, Fallis, Boteler, Molis

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Where is the Fotelis family from?

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

What did your Fotelis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Fotelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotelis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fotelis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fotelis. For the veterans among your Fotelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotelis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Fotelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fotelis in 1977 was 92, and 94 in 2002.

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