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Fosholm Family History

Fosholm 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: Rosholt, Holm, Chisholm, Voshall, Fishel, Fohl, Denholm, Rosol

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Where is the Fosholm family from?

You can see how Fosholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosholm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fosholm family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosholm's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fosholm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosholm 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 Fosholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosholm. 100% of Fosholm men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fosholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Fosholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosholm 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fosholm. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fosholm. For the veterans among your Fosholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosholm lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Fosholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fosholm in 1978 was 68, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosholm 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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