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Fosett Family History

Fosett 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: Foskett, Rosett, Fossett, Rowett, Coslett, Flett, Lovett, Follett

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Where is the Fosett family from?

You can see how Fosett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fosett families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fosett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fosett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosett. 100% of Fosett men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Fosett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosett 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fosett. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fosett. For the veterans among your Fosett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fosett

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