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Foundation Family History

Foundation 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: Fountain, Mountain, Poundstone, Nation, Fountaine, Jourdain, Funston

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Where is the Foundation family from?

You can see how Foundation families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foundation family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foundation families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Foundation families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Foundation's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Foundation families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foundation surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foundation ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Longshoreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Foundation. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foundation 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Foundation. 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 131 military records available for the last name Foundation. For the veterans among your Foundation ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foundation lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Foundation life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Foundation in 1964 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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