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Fosella Family History

Fosella 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: Rosell, Sella, Fiscella, Morella, Rotella, Novella, Forsell, Corella

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Where is the Fosella family from?

You can see how Fosella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fosella family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fosella's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Fosella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosella 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 46 census records available for the last name Fosella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosella 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 Fosella. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fosella. For the veterans among your Fosella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosella lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Fosella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fosella in 1988 was 76, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fosella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosella 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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