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Fosbery Family History

Fosbery Surname Meaning

see Fosberry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fosbery family from?

You can see how Fosbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosbery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosbery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Fosbery families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fosbery's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Fosbery families in 1891.
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What did your Fosbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fosbery. 54% of Fosbery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    54%
  • Private Means
    31%
  • Joint Proprietress Of Guesthse
    16%

What Fosbery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fosbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosbery 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Fosbery. 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 131 military records available for the last name Fosbery. For the veterans among your Fosbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosbery lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Fosbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fosbery in 1968 was 81, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosbery 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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