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Fousman Family History

Fousman 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: Forsman, Housman, Bousman, Fourman, Osman, Kosman, Forman, Rosman

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Where is the Fousman family from?

You can see how Fousman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fousman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fousman families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fousman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fousman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Fousman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fousman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fousman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fousman. For the veterans among your Fousman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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