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Fosgett Family History

Fosgett 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: Foskett, Fossett, Coslett, Follett, Doggett, Fugett, Forgette, Rosett

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Where is the Fosgett family from?

You can see how Fosgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosgett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosgett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fosgett families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fosgett's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fosgett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Fosgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosgett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fosgett. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fosgett. For the veterans among your Fosgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosgett lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Fosgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fosgett in 1986 was 98, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosgett 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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