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Fovos Family History

Fovos 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: Fotos, Foos, Roos, Boros, Foss, Fones, Dobos, Rokos, Oros, Novo

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Fovos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fovos 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fovos. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fovos. For the veterans among your Fovos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fovos lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Fovos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fovos in 1980 was 92, and 81 in 1987.

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