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Fossett Family History

Fossett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fawcett. English (of Norman origin): variant of Fozard from the Old French personal name Fossard.

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


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Where is the Fossett family from?

You can see how Fossett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fossett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 92 Fossett families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Fossett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fossett families in 1891.
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What did your Fossett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Variety Artists and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fossett. 25% of Fossett men worked as a Variety Artists and 88% of Fossett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fossett were Wood Machinist and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Variety Artists
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Travelling Showman
    17%
  • Wood Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Travelling Theatrical Artist
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

What Fossett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Fossett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossett 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Fossett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fossett. For the veterans among your Fossett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossett lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fossett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fossett in 1952 was 46, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossett 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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