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Fostvedt Family History

Fostvedt 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: Hotvedt, Foskett, Foster, Mostert, Fossett, Hustedt, Tvedt, Forrest

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Where is the Fostvedt family from?

You can see how Fostvedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostvedt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fostvedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fostvedt families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fostvedt's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Fostvedt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Fostvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostvedt 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Fostvedt. 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 71 military records available for the last name Fostvedt. For the veterans among your Fostvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fostvedt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Fostvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fostvedt in 1957 was 62, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fostvedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fostvedt 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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