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Foskie Family History

Foskie 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: Koskie, Fosse, Koski, Hoskin, Fiske, Forkin, Forgie, Roske, Kaskie

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Where is the Foskie family from?

You can see how Foskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foskie family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Foskie family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Foskie's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Foskie families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Foskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foskie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Foskie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Foskie. For the veterans among your Foskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foskie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Foskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Foskie in 1971 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foskie 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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