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Fois Family History

Fois Surname 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: Foss, Lois, Foisy, Bois, Fors, Flis, Fons, Kois, Foist, Foit

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Where is the Fois family from?

You can see how Fois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fois family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fois families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Fois families living in Virginia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fois's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Fois families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Fois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fois 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Fois. 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 64 military records available for the last name Fois. For the veterans among your Fois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fois lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fois in 1962 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fois ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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