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Fossos Family History

Fossos 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, Mosso, Foss, Fossey, Posson, Fossen, Rosson, Forson, Fotos

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Where is the Fossos family from?

You can see how Fossos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fossos family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fossos's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Fossos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Fossos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossos 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 Fossos. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fossos. For the veterans among your Fossos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossos lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Fossos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fossos in 1976 was 85, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossos 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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