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Fosnight Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Fasnacht .

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


Similar surnames: Basnight, Fosnot, Hignight, Fosnaugh, Goodnight, Fought, Bouknight

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Where is the Fosnight family from?

You can see how Fosnight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosnight family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosnight families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Fosnight families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fosnight's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fosnight families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosnight surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fosnight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fosnight. 34% of Fosnight men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fosnight women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fosnight were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeping
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fosnight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosnight 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fosnight. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 262 military records available for the last name Fosnight. For the veterans among your Fosnight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosnight lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fosnight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fosnight in 1966 was 74, and 60 in 2004.

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