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Fossen Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads throughout Norway named Fossen from the definite form of foss ‘waterfall’ (from Old Norse fors). Dutch and German: variant of Vossen and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Fosse, Osen, Rossen, Olsen, Fossum, Bossen, Fossey, Kosten, Cossey

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Where is the Fossen family from?

You can see how Fossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fossen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Fossen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Fossen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fossen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fossen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fossen. 100% of Fossen 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossen 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Fossen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fossen. For the veterans among your Fossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fossen in 1962 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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