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Fosket Family History

Fosket Surname Meaning

see Foskett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fosket family from?

You can see how Fosket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosket family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosket families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Fosket families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fosket's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fosket families in 1891.
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What did your Fosket ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fosket. 60% of Fosket 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
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fosket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosket 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fosket. 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 200 military records available for the last name Fosket. For the veterans among your Fosket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosket lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fosket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fosket in 1962 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosket 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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