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Fosselmann Family History

Fosselmann 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: Fosselman, Wesselmann, Bosselman, Fusselman, Kesselman, Rossmann

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Where is the Fosselmann family from?

You can see how Fosselmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosselmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Fosselmann families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fosselmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fosselmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Fosselmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosselmann 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fosselmann. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fosselmann. For the veterans among your Fosselmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosselmann lifespan?

Average Fosselmann life expectancy in 1989 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosselmann 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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