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Foveaux Family History

Foveaux 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: Godeaux, Comeaux, Proveaux, Deveaux, Monceaux, Fiveash, Badeaux, Vaux

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Where is the Foveaux family from?

You can see how Foveaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foveaux family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foveaux family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Foveaux's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Foveaux families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foveaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foveaux ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Foveaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foveaux 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Foveaux. 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 34 military records available for the last name Foveaux. For the veterans among your Foveaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foveaux lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Foveaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Foveaux in 1975 was 81, and 95 in 1999.

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