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Foshett Family History

Foshett 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, Fossett, Coslett, Follett, Goshert, Rosett, Dossett, Gossett

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Where is the Foshett family from?

You can see how Foshett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foshett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Foshett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Foshett families living in Northumberland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Foshett's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Foshett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foshett 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 Foshett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foshett. 100% of Foshett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Foshett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Foshett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foshett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Foshett. 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 Foshett. For the veterans among your Foshett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foshett lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foshett

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