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Foell Family History

Foell Name Meaning

German (Föll):: from a short form of the personal name Volker . variant of Feld .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Doell, Gell, Poll, Fill, Hoell, Toll, Monell, Loll, Morell, Ebell

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Where is the Foell family from?

You can see how Foell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Foell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Foell families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Foell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Foell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Fils De Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Foell. 67% of Foell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Foell women worked as a Fils De Cultivateur. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Fils De Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Foell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foell 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Foell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 627 military records available for the last name Foell. For the veterans among your Foell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Foell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Foell in 1962 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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