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Fousher Family History

Fousher 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: Foushee, Foucher, Fisher, Usher, Forster, Flesher, Dougher, Foster

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Where is the Fousher family from?

You can see how Fousher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fousher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fousher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Fousher families living in North Carolina. This was about 52% of all the recorded Fousher's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fousher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Fousher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fousher 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fousher. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fousher. For the veterans among your Fousher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fousher lifespan?

Average Fousher life expectancy in 1971 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fousher 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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