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Foellmi Family History

Foellmi 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: Foell, Foeller, Fell, Folley, Feller, Fellin, Sollami, Follin, Nelli

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Where is the Foellmi family from?

You can see how Foellmi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foellmi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foellmi family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Foellmi's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Foellmi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foellmi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foellmi ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Foellmi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foellmi 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Foellmi. 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 11 military records available for the last name Foellmi. For the veterans among your Foellmi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foellmi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Foellmi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Foellmi in 1964 was 66, and 78 in 2001.

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