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Foskew Family History

Foskew Surname Meaning

reduced form of Fortescue; see Fosker for early bearers.

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


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Where is the Foskew family from?

You can see how Foskew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foskew family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Foskew families living in Suffolk. This was about 79% of all the recorded Foskew's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Foskew families in 1891.
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What did your Foskew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foskew. 85% of Foskew 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
    85%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Foskew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foskew 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Foskew. 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 25 military records available for the last name Foskew. For the veterans among your Foskew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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