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Fosnow Family History

Fosnow 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: Fosnot, Koslow, Snow, Foston, Rossow, Fosco, Tornow, Tesnow, Zornow

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Where is the Fosnow family from?

You can see how Fosnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fosnow family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fosnow's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Fosnow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fosnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosnow. 34% of Fosnow men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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What Fosnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Fosnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosnow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fosnow. 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 81 military records available for the last name Fosnow. For the veterans among your Fosnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosnow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Fosnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fosnow in 1962 was 66, and 74 in 2000.

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