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Foelster Family History

Foelster 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: Foerster, Fenster, Forster, Foster, Felter, Polster, Elster, Holster

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Where is the Foelster family from?

You can see how Foelster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foelster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foelster family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foelster's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Foelster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foelster 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 Foelster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foelster. 100% of Foelster men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Foelster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Foelster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foelster 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Foelster. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Foelster. For the veterans among your Foelster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foelster lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Foelster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Foelster in 1968 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foelster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foelster 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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