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Foissett Family History

Foissett 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: Fossett, Blissett, Foskett, Grissett, Poinsett, Dossett, Bissett

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Where is the Foissett family from?

You can see how Foissett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foissett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foissett family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foissett's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Foissett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foissett 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 Foissett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foissett. 100% of Foissett men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Foissett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Foissett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foissett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Foissett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Foissett. For the veterans among your Foissett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foissett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Foissett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Foissett in 1965 was 63, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foissett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foissett 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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