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Fosbury Family History

Fosbury Surname Meaning

see Fosberry.

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


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Where is the Fosbury family from?

You can see how Fosbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Fosbury families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fosbury's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fosbury families in 1891.
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What did your Fosbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fosbury. 100% of Fosbury men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Fosbury 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

What Fosbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fosbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosbury 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Fosbury. 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 184 military records available for the last name Fosbury. For the veterans among your Fosbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosbury lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fosbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fosbury in 1960 was 55, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosbury 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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