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Fueston Family History

Fueston 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: Fuston, Hueston, Funston, Burston, Ruston, Fenton, Felton, Preston

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Where is the Fueston family from?

You can see how Fueston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fueston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fueston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Fueston families living in Leicestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fueston's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Fueston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fueston 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 Fueston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fueston. 100% of Fueston men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Fueston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fueston 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Fueston. 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 246 military records available for the last name Fueston. For the veterans among your Fueston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fueston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fueston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fueston in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fueston 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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