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Fossie Family History

Fossie 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, Bossie, Rossie, Cosse, Foss, Bosse, Fossey, Fossen, Gosse

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Where is the Fossie family from?

You can see how Fossie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fossie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Fossie family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Fossie's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Fossie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossie 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 Fossie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fossie. 40% of Fossie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Brakeman
    20%

What Fossie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Fossie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossie 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Fossie. 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 109 military records available for the last name Fossie. For the veterans among your Fossie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fossie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fossie in 1963 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fossie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossie 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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