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Fosdeck Family History

Fosdeck 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: Fosdick, Osbeck, Forbeck, Fosse, Fleck, Fasick, Kolbeck, Kossack

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Where is the Fosdeck family from?

You can see how Fosdeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosdeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosdeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fosdeck families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fosdeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fosdeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosdeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fosdeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Fosdeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosdeck 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fosdeck. 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 40 military records available for the last name Fosdeck. For the veterans among your Fosdeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosdeck lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Fosdeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fosdeck in 1970 was 66, and 93 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosdeck 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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