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Fosnocht Family History

Fosnocht 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: Fasnacht, Fosnot, Fosnight, Focht, Forcht, Fassnacht, Enoch, Posch

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Where is the Fosnocht family from?

You can see how Fosnocht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosnocht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosnocht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fosnocht families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Fosnocht's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Fosnocht families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Fosnocht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosnocht 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fosnocht. 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 87 military records available for the last name Fosnocht. For the veterans among your Fosnocht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosnocht lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fosnocht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fosnocht in 1962 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosnocht 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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