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Fosky Family History

Fosky 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, Kosky, Fosse, Koski, Foss, Mosby, Bosko, Fossey, Foy, Lasky

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Where is the Fosky family from?

You can see how Fosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fosky family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosky's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Fosky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosky 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 Fosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosky. 34% of Fosky men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

What Fosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Fosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fosky. 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 30 military records available for the last name Fosky. For the veterans among your Fosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosky lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Fosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fosky in 1977 was 88, and 65 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosky 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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