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Fosnock Family History

Fosnock 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: Fosdick, Bostock, Rusnock, Fosnot, Stock, Flock, Rasnick, Nock

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Where is the Fosnock family from?

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

What did your Fosnock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosnock. 100% of Fosnock men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Fosnock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosnock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fosnock. 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 42 military records available for the last name Fosnock. For the veterans among your Fosnock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosnock lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Fosnock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fosnock in 1965 was 88, and 79 in 1994.

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