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Foreston Family History

Foreston 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: Forston, Preston, Forson, Forton, Forest, Foston, Moreton, Foresta

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Where is the Foreston family from?

You can see how Foreston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foreston family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Foreston families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Foreston families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Foreston's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Foreston families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foreston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Foreston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foreston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Foreston. 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 7 military records available for the last name Foreston. For the veterans among your Foreston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foreston lifespan?

Average Foreston life expectancy in 1972 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foreston 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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