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Footner Family History

Footner Name Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Fortner, Footer, Kostner, Fonner, Ortner, Cortner, Cotner, Foster

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Where is the Footner family from?

You can see how Footner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Footner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Footner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Footner families living in Cheshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Footner's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Footner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Footner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Footner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Footner. 100% of Footner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Footner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Footner 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Footner. 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 126 military records available for the last name Footner. For the veterans among your Footner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Footner lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Footner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Footner in 1979 was 55, and 88 in 2001.

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