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Foussat Family History

Foussat Name 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: Foust, Moussa, Fosse, Faust, Foss, Fossey, Toussaint, Fossen, Youssef

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Foussat ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Foussat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foussat 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Foussat. 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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There are 39 military records available for the last name Foussat. For the veterans among your Foussat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foussat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Foussat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Foussat in 1965 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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