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Fuister Family History

Fuister 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: Fister, Feister, Fuster, Foister, Fisher, Fenster, Forster, Lister

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Where is the Fuister family from?

You can see how Fuister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fuister families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Fuister's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fuister families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Fuister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuister 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fuister. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fuister. For the veterans among your Fuister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuister lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuister 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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