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Fosby Family History

Fosby 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: Mosby, Cosby, Osby, Fomby, Sosby, Fosse, Foss, Corby, Colby, Crosby

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Where is the Fosby family from?

You can see how Fosby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fosby families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fosby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosby 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 265 census records available for the last name Fosby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosby 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Fosby. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fosby. For the veterans among your Fosby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Fosby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fosby in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosby 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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