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Fuist Family History

Fuist 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: Quist, Furst, Feist, Guist, Foist, Buist, Fust, Faist, Kunst, Fuse

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Where is the Fuist family from?

You can see how Fuist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fuist families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fuist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fuist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuist 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 101 census records available for the last name Fuist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuist 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Fuist. 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 Fuist. For the veterans among your Fuist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuist lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fuist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fuist in 1965 was 75, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuist 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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