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Fosher Family History

Fosher 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: Fisher, Foster, Bosher, Dosher, Osher, Mosher, Foshee, Fosler, Oster

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Where is the Fosher family from?

You can see how Fosher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Fosher families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Fosher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fosher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosher 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 Fosher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shoe Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fosher. 100% of Fosher men worked as a Shoe Salesman and 72% of Fosher 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shoe Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

What Fosher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Fosher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosher 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Fosher. 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 350 military records available for the last name Fosher. For the veterans among your Fosher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fosher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fosher in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fosher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosher 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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