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Fossel Family History

Fossel 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: Fosse, Fassel, Fossey, Fossen, Fessel, Rossel, Fissel, Postel, Cosse

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Where is the Fossel family from?

You can see how Fossel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fossel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fossel families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fossel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fossel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossel 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 Fossel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fossel. 25% of Fossel men worked as a Farming and 100% of Fossel women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farming
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Fossel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Fossel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossel 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Fossel. 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 400 military records available for the last name Fossel. For the veterans among your Fossel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fossel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fossel in 1954 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fossel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossel 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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