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Fossman Family History

Fossman 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: Mossman, Forsman, Ossman, Gossman, Bossman, Rossman, Kossman, Cossman

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Where is the Fossman family from?

You can see how Fossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fossman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fossman families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fossman's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Fossman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossman 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 323 census records available for the last name Fossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossman 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Fossman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fossman. For the veterans among your Fossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Fossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fossman in 1980 was 85, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossman 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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