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Fosel Family History

Fosel 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: Kosel, Mosel, Fasel, Rosel, Fogel, Borel, Moses, Rose, Fosse, Hose

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Where is the Fosel family from?

You can see how Fosel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fosel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fosel family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fosel's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Fosel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Fosel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fosel. 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 262 military records available for the last name Fosel. For the veterans among your Fosel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosel lifespan?

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