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Foular Family History

Foular 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: Dollar, Solar, Bolar, Kolar, Tolar, Boulay, Fowler, Fogler, Goulart

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Where is the Foular family from?

You can see how Foular families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foular family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Foular families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Foular families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Foular's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Foular families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foular surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foular ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Foular. 50% of Foular 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Assistant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Foular. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foular 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Foular. 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 6 military records available for the last name Foular. For the veterans among your Foular ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foular lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Foular life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Foular in 1990 was 67, and 56 in 2003.

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