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Fosberg Family History

Fosberg Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Fossberg, a habitational name from a farm named Fossberg from Old Norse fors ‘waterfall’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

Americanized form of Swedish Forsberg.

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


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You can see how Fosberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Fosberg families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fosberg's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Fosberg families in 1911.
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What did your Fosberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fosberg. 60% of Fosberg 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
    60%
  • Moulder
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fosberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosberg 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Fosberg. 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 497 military records available for the last name Fosberg. For the veterans among your Fosberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fosberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fosberg in 1956 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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