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Foset Family History

Foset 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: Foret, Moses, Rose, Fosse, Hose, Post, Most, Fuse, Fort, Noser

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Where is the Foset family from?

You can see how Foset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foset family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Foset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Foset families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Foset's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Foset families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foset surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Foset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foset 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Foset. 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 12 military records available for the last name Foset. For the veterans among your Foset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foset lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foset 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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