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Fosa Family History

Fosa Surname 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: Rosa, Posa, Foss, Kosa, Sosa, Gosa, Ross, Kos, Moss, Rose

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Where is the Fosa family from?

You can see how Fosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fosa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Fosa family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosa's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Fosa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosa 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 Fosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fosa. 34% of Fosa men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Fosa women worked as a Trimmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Retired
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Fosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Fosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosa 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Fosa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Fosa. For the veterans among your Fosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Fosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fosa in 1970 was 38, and 87 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fosa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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