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Fosbroke Family History

Fosbroke 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: Cosgrove, Pembroke, Mosgrove, Fosse, Brake, Force, Ambrose, Holbrook

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Where is the Fosbroke family from?

You can see how Fosbroke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosbroke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fosbroke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Fosbroke families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Fosbroke's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fosbroke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosbroke 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 Fosbroke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fosbroke. 100% of Fosbroke 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
    100%

What Fosbroke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Fosbroke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosbroke 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Fosbroke. 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 65 military records available for the last name Fosbroke. For the veterans among your Fosbroke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosbroke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Fosbroke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fosbroke in 1969 was 93, and 88 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fosbroke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosbroke 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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