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Foose Family History

Foose Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fuss.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Foose family from?

You can see how Foose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Foose families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Foose's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Foose families in 1891.
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What did your Foose ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foose. 100% of Foose women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Foose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foose 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Foose. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Foose. For the veterans among your Foose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foose lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Foose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Foose in 1948 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foose 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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