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Foristell Family History

Foristell 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: Worstell, Forsell, Forister, Frissell, Forristall, Fornshell, Forster

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Where is the Foristell family from?

You can see how Foristell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foristell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foristell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Foristell families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Foristell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Foristell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foristell 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 62 census records available for the last name Foristell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foristell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Foristell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Foristell. For the veterans among your Foristell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foristell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Foristell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Foristell in 1974 was 67, and 74 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foristell 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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