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Fuoss Family History

Fuoss Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fuss.

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


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Where is the Fuoss family from?

You can see how Fuoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuoss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fuoss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fuoss family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fuoss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fuoss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuoss 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 Fuoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuoss. 48% of Fuoss men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Fuoss women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fuoss were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Partner
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%

What Fuoss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Fuoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuoss 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Fuoss. 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 256 military records available for the last name Fuoss. For the veterans among your Fuoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuoss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fuoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fuoss in 1965 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuoss 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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