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Fossitt Family History

Fossitt Surname Meaning

see Fossett.

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


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Where is the Fossitt family from?

You can see how Fossitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fossitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Fossitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fossitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fossitt families in 1891.
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What did your Fossitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fossitt. 100% of Fossitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fossitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossitt 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Fossitt. 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 89 military records available for the last name Fossitt. For the veterans among your Fossitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Fossitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fossitt in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossitt 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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