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Fosmir Family History

Fosmir 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: Fosmire, Fesmire, Foster, Osmer, Hosmer, Folmer, Folmar, Fosler

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Where is the Fosmir family from?

You can see how Fosmir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosmir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fosmir family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosmir's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fosmir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosmir 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 28 census records available for the last name Fosmir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosmir 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fosmir. 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 Fosmir. For the veterans among your Fosmir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosmir lifespan?

Average Fosmir life expectancy in 1994 was 6 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosmir 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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