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Fooksman Family History

Fooksman 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: Footman, Forsman, Goosman, Moosman, Bookman, Folkman, Cookman

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Where is the Fooksman family from?

You can see how Fooksman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fooksman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fooksman families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fooksman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fooksman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fooksman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fooksman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Fooksman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fooksman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Fooksman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fooksman. For the veterans among your Fooksman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fooksman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Fooksman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fooksman in 1965 was 66, and 84 in 1997.

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