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Fosshage Family History

Fosshage 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: Gossage, Fosse, Korfhage, Bosshart, Forshaw, Fooshee, Passage

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Where is the Fosshage family from?

You can see how Fosshage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosshage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosshage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fosshage families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosshage's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fosshage families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Fosshage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosshage 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fosshage. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fosshage. For the veterans among your Fosshage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosshage lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Fosshage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fosshage in 1964 was 58, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosshage 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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