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Fosback Family History

Fosback 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: Boback, Kossack, Feeback, Fosdick, Osbeck, Koback, Hosack, Forbeck

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Where is the Fosback family from?

You can see how Fosback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosback family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Fosback families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Fosback families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosback's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Fosback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Fosback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosback 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fosback. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fosback. For the veterans among your Fosback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosback lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fosback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fosback in 1965 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosback 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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