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Fosler Family History

Fosler Name Meaning

Altered form of German Fossler .

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


Similar surnames: Vosler, Fogler, Osler, Kusler, Gisler, Hosler, Cooler, Rosler, Bosler

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Where is the Fosler family from?

You can see how Fosler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Fosler families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fosler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fosler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fosler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fosler. 39% of Fosler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Fosler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fosler were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fosler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosler 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Fosler. 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 552 military records available for the last name Fosler. For the veterans among your Fosler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fosler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fosler in 1962 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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