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Fosh Family History

Fosh Surname Meaning

Unexplained. Possibly to be linked with the names of William Foch 1588 in IGI (Davington Kent); Andrewe Foche 1591 in IGI (Lympne Kent);

and if so perhaps of French specifically Gascon origin from the Gascon pronunciation of the name of the town of Foix.

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


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You can see how Fosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Fosh families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fosh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fosh families in 1891.
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What did your Fosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fosh. 100% of Fosh men worked as a Lorry Driver and 76% of Fosh 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

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Dressmaker
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Sales Lady
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 318 immigration records available for the last name Fosh. 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 215 military records available for the last name Fosh. For the veterans among your Fosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosh lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Fosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fosh in 1975 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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