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Fosmer Family History

Fosmer 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: Foster, Osmer, Hosmer, Folmer, Fosler, Fisher, Oster, Sommer, Homer

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Where is the Fosmer family from?

You can see how Fosmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosmer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Fosmer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fosmer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosmer 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 Fosmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosmer. 100% of Fosmer men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fosmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Fosmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosmer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fosmer. 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 68 military records available for the last name Fosmer. For the veterans among your Fosmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosmer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Fosmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fosmer in 1972 was 75, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fosmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosmer 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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