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Fosit Family History

Fosit 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: Foit, Fosse, Post, Most, Fort, Ost, Host, Kost, Foss, Fruit

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Where is the Fosit family from?

You can see how Fosit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Fosit families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Fosit family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosit's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Fosit families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Fosit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosit 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fosit. 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 Fosit. For the veterans among your Fosit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosit lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosit 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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