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Fosti Family History

Fosti 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: Foti, Forti, Tosti, Fonti, Fosse, Post, Most, Fort, Koski, Zotti

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Where is the Fosti family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fosti. 50% of Fosti men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Fosti women worked as a Trimmer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Fosti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Fosti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosti 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Fosti. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fosti. For the veterans among your Fosti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosti lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Fosti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fosti in 1974 was 79, and 85 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fosti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosti 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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