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Fousse Family History

Fousse Surname 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: Fosse, Fouse, Rousse, House, Fuse, Cosse, Foss, Bosse, Fossey, Furse

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Where is the Fousse family from?

You can see how Fousse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fousse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fousse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Fousse families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fousse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fousse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fousse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fousse ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Fousse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fousse 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Fousse. 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 117 military records available for the last name Fousse. For the veterans among your Fousse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fousse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fousse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fousse in 1964 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fousse ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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