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Fotes Family History

Fotes 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: Fones, Fotos, Fontes, Motes, Fortes, Fobes, Moses, Fries, Gates

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Where is the Fotes family from?

You can see how Fotes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fotes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fotes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fotes families living in Massachusetts. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fotes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fotes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fotes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fotes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Fotes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotes 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Fotes. 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 65 military records available for the last name Fotes. For the veterans among your Fotes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Fotes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fotes in 1964 was 72, and 88 in 1999.

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