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Foudvay Family History

Foudvay 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: Monday, Fonda, Rodway, Goudeau, Friday, Fordham, Boulay, Hobday

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Where is the Foudvay family from?

You can see how Foudvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foudvay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Foudvay families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Foudvay's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Foudvay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Foudvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foudvay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Foudvay. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Foudvay. For the veterans among your Foudvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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