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Fotinas Family History

Fotinas 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: Cortinas, Farinas, Forinash, Jonas, Minas, Cortina, Farina, Fortuna

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There are 18 census records available for the last name Fotinas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotinas 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fotinas. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Fotinas. For the veterans among your Fotinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotinas lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Fotinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fotinas in 1983 was 86, and 90 in 1992.

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