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Fossow Family History

Fossow 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: Rossow, Kossow, Fosse, Mosso, Foss, Fossey, Koslow, Posson, Fossen

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Where is the Fossow family from?

You can see how Fossow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fossow family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fossow's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Fossow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossow 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 27 census records available for the last name Fossow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fossow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fossow. For the veterans among your Fossow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossow lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Fossow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fossow in 1981 was 70, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossow 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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