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Foula Family History

Foula 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: Foulk, Mould, Falla, Mula, Foyle, Pola, Molla, Bolla, Fonda, Fiala

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Where is the Foula family from?

You can see how Foula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foula family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Foula families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Foula's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Foula families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Foula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foula 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Foula. 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 11 military records available for the last name Foula. For the veterans among your Foula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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