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Foudin Family History

Foudin Name 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: Loudin, Cousin, Budin, Bodin, Boutin, Rudin, Follin, Forkin, Boudoin

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Where is the Foudin family from?

You can see how Foudin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foudin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Foudin families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Foudin families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foudin's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Foudin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foudin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foudin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Foudin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Foudin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foudin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Foudin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Foudin. For the veterans among your Foudin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foudin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Foudin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Foudin in 1969 was 61, and 96 in 2004.

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