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Foje Family History

Foje 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: Foye, Fode, Poje, Foe, Fore, Boje, Dore, Loge, Rose, Fox

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Where is the Foje family from?

You can see how Foje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foje family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foje's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Foje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foje. 100% of Foje 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Foje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foje 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Foje. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Foje. For the veterans among your Foje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foje lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Foje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Foje in 1970 was 76, and 81 in 1995.

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