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Foscato Family History

Foscato 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: Moscato, Formato, Fosco, Muscato, Toscano, Rosato, Asato, Mosco

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Where is the Foscato family from?

You can see how Foscato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foscato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Foscato families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foscato's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foscato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foscato 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 Foscato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tile Setter and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foscato. 50% of Foscato men worked as a Tile Setter and 100% of Foscato women worked as a File Clerk.

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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

  • Tile Setter
    50%
  • Contractor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Foscato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Foscato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foscato 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Foscato. 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 62 military records available for the last name Foscato. For the veterans among your Foscato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foscato lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Foscato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Foscato in 1966 was 79, and 100 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foscato

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foscato 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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