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Fosi Family History

Fosi 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: Foss, Rosi, Bosi, Foti, Tosi, Ross, Mori, Kos, Moss, Rose

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Where is the Fosi family from?

You can see how Fosi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fosi families living in Kansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fosi's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Fosi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fosi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosi. 100% of Fosi 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Fosi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosi 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Fosi. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fosi. For the veterans among your Fosi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosi lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Fosi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fosi in 1991 was 19, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosi 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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