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Fosmoe Family History

Fosmoe 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: Fosse, Foston, Roscoe, Fosco, Fosmire, Cosmo, Cosme, Cosmos, Fosnot

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Where is the Fosmoe family from?

You can see how Fosmoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosmoe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fosmoe family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosmoe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fosmoe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosmoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fosmoe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Fosmoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosmoe 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fosmoe. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fosmoe. For the veterans among your Fosmoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosmoe lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fosmoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fosmoe in 1951 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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