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Foshia Family History

Foshia 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: Joshua, Yoshida, Doshi, Oshita, Gosha, Oshima, Boscia, Foglia, Coscia

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Where is the Foshia family from?

You can see how Foshia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foshia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foshia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Foshia families living in Tennessee. This was about 64% of all the recorded Foshia's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Foshia families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Foshia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foshia 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Foshia. 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 2 military records available for the last name Foshia. For the veterans among your Foshia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foshia lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Foshia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Foshia in 1969 was 90, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foshia 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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