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Foisie Family History

Foisie 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: Fosse, Voisin, Fiske, Foisy, Forgie, Fouse, Moise, Folse, Bossie

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Where is the Foisie family from?

You can see how Foisie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foisie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Foisie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Foisie families living in Connecticut. This was about 60% of all the recorded Foisie's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Foisie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foisie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foisie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foisie. 50% of Foisie 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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What Foisie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Foisie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foisie 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Foisie. 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 78 military records available for the last name Foisie. For the veterans among your Foisie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foisie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Foisie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Foisie in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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