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Fossland Family History

Fossland 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: Roseland, Osland, Crossland, Folland, Forland, Forslund, Foland

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Where is the Fossland family from?

You can see how Fossland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fossland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fossland family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fossland's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fossland families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Fossland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossland 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fossland. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fossland. For the veterans among your Fossland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossland lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Fossland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fossland in 1974 was 90, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossland 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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