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Fosnough Family History

Fosnough 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: Fosnaugh, Slough, Stough, Dorrough, Shough, Furlough, Fausnaugh

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Where is the Fosnough family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosnough. 60% of Fosnough men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Fosnough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Fosnough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosnough 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fosnough. 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 36 military records available for the last name Fosnough. For the veterans among your Fosnough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosnough lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fosnough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fosnough in 1966 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fosnough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosnough 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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