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Foose Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Fuss .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Foos, Folse, Fouse, Boose, Couse, Gouse, Fowle, Pooser, Moose, Loose

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Where is the Foose family from?

You can see how Foose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Foose families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Foose's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Foose families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foose. 28% of Foose men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Foose women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foose were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Foose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foose 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Foose. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Foose. For the veterans among your Foose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foose lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Foose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Foose in 1948 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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