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Fosjord Family History

Fosjord 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: Hosford, Ford, Osgood, Sword, Bossard, Gossard, Osmond, Foster

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Where is the Fosjord family from?

You can see how Fosjord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosjord family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fosjord family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosjord's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Fosjord families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Fosjord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosjord 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fosjord. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fosjord. For the veterans among your Fosjord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosjord lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fosjord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fosjord in 1962 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosjord 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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