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Fosie Family History

Fosie 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, Rosie, Hosie, Rose, Hose, Force, Fuse, Cosse, Foyle, Foss

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Where is the Fosie family from?

You can see how Fosie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fosie families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Fosie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fosie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Fosie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosie 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Fosie. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fosie. For the veterans among your Fosie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Fosie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fosie in 1963 was 82, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosie 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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