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Foks Family History

Foks 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: Foss, Fors, Fons, Fooks, Fok, Fuks, Foos, Folks, Ross, Sok

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Where is the Foks family from?

You can see how Foks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Foks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Foks family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Foks's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Foks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foks. 100% of Foks 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 295 census records available for the last name Foks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foks 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Foks. 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 30 military records available for the last name Foks. For the veterans among your Foks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foks lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Foks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Foks in 1969 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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