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Fosson Family History

Fosson 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: Posson, Fossen, Rosson, Forson, Foston, Gosson, Bosson, Folson

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Where is the Fosson family from?

You can see how Fosson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fosson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fosson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fosson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fosson. 36% of Fosson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fosson women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Fireman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fosson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosson 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Fosson. 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 198 military records available for the last name Fosson. For the veterans among your Fosson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fosson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fosson in 1966 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

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