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Foskell Family History

Foskell 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: Oswell, Rosell, Boswell, Fussell, Foskett, Haskell, Koskela, Rossell

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Where is the Foskell family from?

You can see how Foskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foskell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foskell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Foskell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Foskell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Foskell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foskell 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 Foskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foskell. 100% of Foskell 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 Foskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Foskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foskell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Foskell. 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 Foskell. For the veterans among your Foskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foskell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foskell

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