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Fosythe Family History

Fosythe 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: Forsythe, Flythe, Forsyth, Fosse, Foyle, Postle, Forte, Blythe

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Where is the Fosythe family from?

You can see how Fosythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosythe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosythe families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Fosythe family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosythe's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fosythe families in 1891.
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What did your Fosythe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gas Field Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosythe. 50% of Fosythe men worked as a Gas Field Worker.

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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

  • Gas Field Worker
    50%
  • Gas Field Work
    50%

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Fosythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosythe 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fosythe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fosythe. For the veterans among your Fosythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosythe lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Fosythe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fosythe in 1979 was 85, and 51 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosythe 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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