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Fosnot Family History

Fosnot Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fasnacht.

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


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Where is the Fosnot family from?

You can see how Fosnot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosnot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosnot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Fosnot families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fosnot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fosnot families in 1911.
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What did your Fosnot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fosnot. 45% of Fosnot 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Superintendent
    10%

What Fosnot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fosnot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosnot 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Fosnot. 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 224 military records available for the last name Fosnot. For the veterans among your Fosnot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosnot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fosnot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fosnot in 1965 was 67, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosnot 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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