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Fossom Family History

Fossom 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: Fossum, Bossom, Folsom, Gossom, Fosse, Mosso, Foss, Fossey, Posson

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Where is the Fossom family from?

You can see how Fossom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fossom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fossom families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 39% of all the recorded Fossom's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Fossom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossom 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 Fossom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fossom. 34% of Fossom men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Fossom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Fossom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossom 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 Fossom. 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 42 military records available for the last name Fossom. For the veterans among your Fossom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fossom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fossom in 1962 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossom 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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