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Foson Family History

Foson 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: Forson, Foston, Fuson, Folson, Fason, Son, Fosse, Jason, Elson, Noon

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Where is the Foson family from?

You can see how Foson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Foson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Foson families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foson's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Foson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Foson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Foson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Foson. For the veterans among your Foson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Foson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Foson in 1972 was 44, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foson 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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