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Fosbinder Family History

Fosbinder 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: Vasbinder, Fasbender, Binder, Possinger, Fassbender, Finder

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Where is the Fosbinder family from?

You can see how Fosbinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosbinder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosbinder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fosbinder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fosbinder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fosbinder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosbinder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fosbinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosbinder. 37% of Fosbinder 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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Service Man
    19%
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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Fosbinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosbinder 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Fosbinder. 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 84 military records available for the last name Fosbinder. For the veterans among your Fosbinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosbinder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fosbinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fosbinder in 1964 was 79, and 89 in 2003.

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