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Foskel Family History

Foskel 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: Foskey, Fosse, Postel, Gockel, Fishel, Fassel, Kosel, Fossey, Mosel

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Where is the Foskel family from?

You can see how Foskel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foskel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Foskel families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Foskel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Foskel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foskel 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 Foskel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Foskel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foskel 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 Foskel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Foskel. For the veterans among your Foskel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foskel lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foskel

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