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Foerst Family History

Foerst Surname Meaning

German (Först): shortened form of Förster or Förstner (see Forster ). Compare Forst.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Foerst family from?

You can see how Foerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerst family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Foerst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Foerst family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Foerst's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Foerst families in 1861.
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What did your Foerst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foerst. 20% of Foerst men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Foerst women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foerst were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Welder
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Foerst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerst 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Foerst. 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 412 military records available for the last name Foerst. For the veterans among your Foerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerst lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Foerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Foerst in 1961 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foerst 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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