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Fossay Family History

Fossay 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: Fossey, Foshay, Fosse, Foss, Cossey, Fossen, Foisy, Fossum, Forsey

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Where is the Fossay family from?

You can see how Fossay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fossay family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fossay's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Fossay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossay 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 Fossay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fossay. 100% of Fossay 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
    100%

What Fossay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Fossay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossay 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 Fossay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fossay. For the veterans among your Fossay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossay lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fossay

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