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Fouyer Family History

Fouyer 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: Bouyer, Goyer, Fonner, Couper, Guyer, Boyer, Foster, Feuer, Souter

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Where is the Fouyer family from?

You can see how Fouyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouyer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fouyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fouyer families living in Utah. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fouyer's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Fouyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fouyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fouyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fouyer. 100% of Fouyer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Fouyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouyer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fouyer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Fouyer. For the veterans among your Fouyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouyer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Fouyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fouyer in 1971 was 71, and 86 in 1998.

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