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Foy Sr Family History

Foy Sr 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: Fosse, Oyler, Foyle, Foss, Fones, Goyer, Fonner, Poyner, Foy, Boyer

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There are 423 census records available for the last name Foy Sr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foy Sr 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

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There are 55 military records available for the last name Foy Sr. For the veterans among your Foy Sr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Foy Sr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Foy Sr in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2003.

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