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Fosler Family History

Fosler Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Fossler.

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


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Where is the Fosler family from?

You can see how Fosler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 38 Fosler families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fosler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fosler families in 1911.
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What did your Fosler ancestors do for a living?

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

What Fosler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fosler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosler 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Fosler. 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 552 military records available for the last name Fosler. For the veterans among your Fosler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fosler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fosler in 1962 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosler 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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