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Fosdike Family History

Fosdike Surname Meaning

see Forsdyke.

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


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Where is the Fosdike family from?

You can see how Fosdike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosdike family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosdike families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Fosdike families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fosdike's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fosdike families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosdike surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fosdike ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fosdike. 100% of Fosdike men worked as a Motor Engineer and 75% of Fosdike 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • House Parlour Maid
    13%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fosdike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosdike 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Fosdike. 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 70 military records available for the last name Fosdike. For the veterans among your Fosdike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosdike lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Fosdike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fosdike in 1982 was 78, and 95 in 1996.

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