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Fote Family History

Fote 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: Cote, Forte, Foote, Foti, Fonte, Foth, Foye, Pote, Fode, Rote

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Where is the Fote family from?

You can see how Fote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fote family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fote families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Fote families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fote's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fote families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fote surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fote ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fote. 43% of Fote men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fote women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fote were Barber and Packer.

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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
    43%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Barber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Fote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fote 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Fote. 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 303 military records available for the last name Fote. For the veterans among your Fote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fote lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fote in 1965 was 80, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fote

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fote 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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