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Fossmeyer Family History

Fossmeyer 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: Rosemeyer, Fossey, Glassmeyer, Rothmeyer, Borgmeyer, Hoffmeyer

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Where is the Fossmeyer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fossmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fossmeyer. 50% of Fossmeyer men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Fossmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossmeyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fossmeyer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fossmeyer. For the veterans among your Fossmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossmeyer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Fossmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fossmeyer in 1976 was 65, and 93 in 2003.

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