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Foyt Family History

Foyt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Voit and of it Polish variant Fojt.

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


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Where is the Foyt family from?

You can see how Foyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foyt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Foyt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Foyt families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Foyt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foyt families in 1880.
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What did your Foyt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foyt. 56% of Foyt men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Foyt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foyt were Mechanic Helper and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Mechanic Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Foyt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foyt 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Foyt. 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 676 military records available for the last name Foyt. For the veterans among your Foyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foyt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Foyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Foyt in 1957 was 32, and 100 in 2004.

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