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Foshage Family History

Foshage 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: Foshay, Foshee, Gossage, Fosse, Voshall, Korfhage, Sage, Forge, Hage

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Where is the Foshage family from?

You can see how Foshage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foshage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Foshage families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Foshage's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Foshage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foshage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Foshage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foshage 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Foshage. 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 22 military records available for the last name Foshage. For the veterans among your Foshage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foshage lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Foshage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Foshage in 1976 was 82, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foshage 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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