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Foshe Family History

Foshe 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: Fosse, Foshee, Fisher, Rose, Hose, Force, Fuse, Cosse, Foyle, Foss

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Where is the Foshe family from?

You can see how Foshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foshe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Foshe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Foshe families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Foshe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foshe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foshe 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 Foshe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foshe. 37% of Foshe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Foshe women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Timber Work
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Foshe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Foshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foshe 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Foshe. 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 115 military records available for the last name Foshe. For the veterans among your Foshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foshe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Foshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Foshe in 1965 was 60, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foshe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foshe 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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