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Fossali Family History

Fossali 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: Oswald, Fosse, Foxall, Voshall, Foss, Fassel, Kossack, Fussell

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Where is the Fossali family from?

You can see how Fossali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossali family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fossali families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fossali family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Fossali's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Fossali families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossali surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fossali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Fossali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossali 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fossali. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fossali. For the veterans among your Fossali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossali lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Fossali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fossali in 1982 was 73, and 72 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossali 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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