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Foslid Family History

Foslid 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: Joslin, Follin, Goslin, Foglia, Foglio, Fowlie, Folio, Oslin, Follis

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Where is the Foslid family from?

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

What did your Foslid ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Foslid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foslid 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Foslid. 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 21 military records available for the last name Foslid. For the veterans among your Foslid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foslid lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Foslid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Foslid in 1966 was 87, and 93 in 1998.

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