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Fossa Family History

Fossa Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of several places called Fossa.

Norwegian (Fosså): habitational name from the farm name Fosså in western Norway from Old Norse fors ‘waterfall’ + á ‘river’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fossa family from?

You can see how Fossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fossa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Fossa families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fossa's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fossa families in 1911.
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What did your Fossa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fossa. 34% of Fossa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fossa women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fossa were Machinist and Packer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fossa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossa 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Fossa. 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 364 military records available for the last name Fossa. For the veterans among your Fossa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossa lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Fossa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fossa in 1950 was 57, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossa 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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