Origins of the Fossett surname

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    In 1921, most Fossetts lived in london

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    410 Fossett Travel & migration records
    1,900 Fossetts found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Fossett

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    We have for the Fossett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1778.

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    Fossett Or Fosset Or Fassetts

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    What are the most common Fossett first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Fossetts

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Fossetts in 1921

    Laundress

    10

    Dressmaker

    9

    Charwoman

    7

    Living On Own Means

    7

    Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Fossetts in 1921

    Butcher

    22

    Carman

    14

    Tailor

    10

    Turner

    10

    Farm Hands

    8

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