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Fosgren Family History

Fosgren Name 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: Forsgren, Fossen, Forren, Fondren, Lofgren, Bogren, Mogren, Ogren

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Where is the Fosgren family from?

You can see how Fosgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosgren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosgren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Fosgren families living in Utah. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fosgren's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Fosgren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fosgren ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fosgren ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Fosgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosgren 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fosgren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Fosgren. For the veterans among your Fosgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosgren lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Fosgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fosgren in 1969 was 74, and 93 in 1985.

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