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Fouther Family History

Fouther 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: Souther, Foucher, Feather, Dougher, Fortner, Foster, Rother, Poucher

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Where is the Fouther family from?

You can see how Fouther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouther family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fouther families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Fouther family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Fouther's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fouther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fouther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fouther ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Fouther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouther 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fouther. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fouther. For the veterans among your Fouther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouther lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Fouther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fouther in 1973 was 42, and 71 in 1998.

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