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Fosbrooke Family History

Fosbrooke Surname Meaning

see Fosbrook.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fosbrooke family from?

You can see how Fosbrooke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosbrooke family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Fosbrooke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Fosbrooke families living in Cheshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Fosbrooke's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Fosbrooke families in 1891.
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What did your Fosbrooke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fosbrooke. 50% of Fosbrooke men worked as an Electrical Engineer and 100% of Fosbrooke 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrical Engineer
    50%
  • Painter decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fosbrooke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fosbrooke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosbrooke 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Fosbrooke. 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 95 military records available for the last name Fosbrooke. For the veterans among your Fosbrooke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosbrooke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Fosbrooke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fosbrooke in 1967 was 83, and 75 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosbrooke 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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