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Fossatt Family History

Fossatt 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: Fossett, Foskett, Cassatt, Dossett, Bossart, Jossart, Gossett

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Where is the Fossatt family from?

You can see how Fossatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossatt family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 5 Fossatt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fossatt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fossatt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Fossatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossatt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fossatt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fossatt. For the veterans among your Fossatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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