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Foiles Name Meaning

Probably English or Scottish a topographic name for someone living by two or more pits (see Foyle ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Files, Biles, Voyles, Fowle, Folley, Toles, Fries, Voiles, Jolles

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Where is the Foiles family from?

You can see how Foiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foiles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Foiles family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Foiles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foiles families in 1840.
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What did your Foiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foiles. 41% of Foiles men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Foiles women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foiles were Salesman and Farm Helper. .

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Farm Helper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foiles 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Foiles. 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 577 military records available for the last name Foiles. For the veterans among your Foiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foiles lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Foiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Foiles in 1958 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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