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Foosey Family History

Foosey 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: Fossey, Forsey, Foose, Pooley, Fosse, Hooley, Folley, Looney, Foley

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Where is the Foosey family from?

You can see how Foosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foosey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foosey family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Foosey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Foosey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foosey 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 58 census records available for the last name Foosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foosey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Foosey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Foosey. For the veterans among your Foosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foosey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Foosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Foosey in 1972 was 74, and 86 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foosey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foosey 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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