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Fosdyke Family History

Fosdyke Surname Meaning

see Forsdyke.

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


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Where is the Fosdyke family from?

You can see how Fosdyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosdyke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosdyke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Fosdyke families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fosdyke's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Fosdyke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosdyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fosdyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fosdyke. 100% of Fosdyke 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%

What Fosdyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Fosdyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosdyke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fosdyke. 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 35 military records available for the last name Fosdyke. For the veterans among your Fosdyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosdyke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Fosdyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fosdyke in 1971 was 67, and 87 in 1990.

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