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Fosdal Family History

Fosdal 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: Fonda, Rosdahl, Rosal, Moskal, Dostal, Postal, Gosda, Nosal, Kostal

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Where is the Fosdal family from?

You can see how Fosdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fosdal family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fosdal's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fosdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosdal 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 Fosdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosdal. 100% of Fosdal men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fosdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Fosdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosdal 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Fosdal. 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 75 military records available for the last name Fosdal. For the veterans among your Fosdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosdal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fosdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fosdal in 1967 was 82, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fosdal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosdal 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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