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Fossnock Family History

Fossnock 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: Kossack, Fosdick, Bostock, Comstock, Hossack, Rusnock, Fosnot, Stock

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Where is the Fossnock family from?

You can see how Fossnock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossnock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fossnock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fossnock families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fossnock's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fossnock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossnock 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 25 census records available for the last name Fossnock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossnock 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fossnock. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fossnock. For the veterans among your Fossnock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossnock lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Fossnock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fossnock in 1971 was 78, and 86 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossnock 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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