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Fosdyck Family History

Fosdyck 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, Fordyce, Fasick, Kossack, Osbeck, Kostick, Nordick, Bostock

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Where is the Fosdyck family from?

You can see how Fosdyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosdyck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosdyck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fosdyck families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fosdyck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fosdyck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosdyck 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 Fosdyck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosdyck. 50% of Fosdyck men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Fosdyck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Fosdyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosdyck 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fosdyck. 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 105 military records available for the last name Fosdyck. For the veterans among your Fosdyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosdyck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Fosdyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fosdyck in 1962 was 53, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosdyck 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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