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Famister Family History

Famister 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: Hamiter, Amster, Lamaster, Hameister, Fister, Feister, Mister

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Where is the Famister family from?

You can see how Famister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famister family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Famister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Famister families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Famister's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Famister families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Famister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Famister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famister 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Famister. 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 Famister. For the veterans among your Famister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Famister lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Famister 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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