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Fossier Family History

Fossier 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: Bossier, Fossler, Rossier, Fosse, Forster, Dosser, Fossey, Foster

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Where is the Fossier family from?

You can see how Fossier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fossier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fossier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Fossier families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Fossier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fossier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fossier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fossier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fossier. 25% of Fossier men worked as a Manager and 100% of Fossier women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Manager
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Contractor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Fossier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Fossier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fossier 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Fossier. 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 210 military records available for the last name Fossier. For the veterans among your Fossier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fossier lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fossier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fossier in 1959 was 64, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fossier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fossier 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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