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Foulston Family History

Foulston Surname Meaning

From Fulstone (WR Yorks), which is recorded as Fugelestun in 1086, Fuleston in 1285, Fouleston in 1307, and Fogheleston in 131. The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Fugol (genitive Fugoles, Fugles) + tūn ‘settlement, estate.’

The bearers in Cambs may belong here or to (2), or may point to a third (currently unexplained) origin.

Perhaps occasionally from Fulston Manor in Sittingbourne (Kent), which is recorded as Fughelestun', Fugeleston', Fuelestun' in the 13th century.

The place-name has the same etymology as Fulstone in (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Foulston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foulston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foulston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Foulston families living in Yorkshire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Foulston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Foulston families in 1891.
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What did your Foulston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Foulston. 24% of Foulston men worked as a Builders Labourer and 90% of Foulston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foulston were Hairdresser and Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    24%
  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Hairdresser
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Confectionery Factory Work
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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There are 266 military records available for the last name Foulston. For the veterans among your Foulston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Foulston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Foulston in 1966 was 70, and 92 in 2000.

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