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Fster Family History

Fster 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: Oster, Foster, Ester, Aster, Fister, Fester, Fuster, Cater, Fisher

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Where is the Fster family from?

You can see how Fster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fster family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Fster's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Fster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fster 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 105 census records available for the last name Fster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fster 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fster. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fster. For the veterans among your Fster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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