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Foshie Family History

Foshie 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: Foshee, Fosse, Forgie, Doshi, Fooshee, Fosmire, Koskie, Dostie

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Where is the Foshie family from?

You can see how Foshie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foshie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Foshie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foshie family living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Foshie's in USA. Arkansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Foshie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foshie 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 Foshie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foshie. 63% of Foshie 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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Foshie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Foshie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foshie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Foshie. 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 50 military records available for the last name Foshie. For the veterans among your Foshie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foshie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Foshie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Foshie in 1962 was 72, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foshie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foshie 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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