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Fotey Family History

Fotey 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: Foley, Cotey, Fohey, Otey, Cote, Folley, Coley, Fones, Soter, Fey

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Where is the Fotey family from?

You can see how Fotey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fotey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fotey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fotey families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fotey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fotey families in 1880.
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What did your Fotey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Fotey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Fotey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fotey. For the veterans among your Fotey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fotey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fotey in 1957 was 59, and 101 in 2004.

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