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Footman Name Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English fot-man (Old English fōt ‘foot’ + mann ‘man’) meaning ‘foot soldier one who travels on foot’ or ‘foot servant’ the latter a meaning first recorded in late Middle English. Any of these three senses may have given rise to the surname.

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


Similar surnames: Goodman, Coltman, Wortman, Boatman, Hoopman, Florman, Koopman

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Where is the Footman family from?

You can see how Footman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Footman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Footman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 75 Footman families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Footman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Footman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Footman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Footman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Footman. 55% of Footman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Footman women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Footman were Farm Laborer and Laundress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Laundress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Footman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Footman 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Footman. 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 682 military records available for the last name Footman. For the veterans among your Footman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Footman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Footman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Footman in 1951 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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