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Fossit Family History

Fossit Surname Meaning

see Fossett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fossit family from?

You can see how Fossit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fossit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fossit family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fossit's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fossit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossit 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 Fossit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fossit. 100% of Fossit men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fossit women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Fossit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Fossit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossit 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fossit. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fossit. For the veterans among your Fossit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossit lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Fossit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fossit in 1969 was 67, and 82 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fossit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossit 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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