Origins of the Fossey surname

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    In 1921, most Fosseys lived in london

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    360 Fossey Travel & migration records
    5,400 Fosseys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Fosseys

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    Commmon female occupations for Fosseys in 1921

    Straw Plaiter

    54

    Laundress

    29

    Dressmaker

    23

    Lace Maker

    23

    General Servant Domestic

    22

    Commmon male occupations for Fosseys in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    41

    General Labourer

    34

    Farm Labourer

    27

    Bricklayer

    24

    Harness Maker

    19

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