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Foslien Family History

Foslien 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: Joslin, Holien, Follin, Fossen, Goslin, Folden, Fowlie, Follen, Oslin

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Where is the Foslien family from?

You can see how Foslien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foslien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Foslien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Foslien families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Foslien's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Foslien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foslien 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 Foslien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foslien. 60% of Foslien men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Foslien women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Foslien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Foslien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foslien 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Foslien. 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 100 military records available for the last name Foslien. For the veterans among your Foslien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foslien lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Foslien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Foslien in 1956 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foslien 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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