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Fomester Family History

Fomester 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: Forester, Forster, Foster, Mester, Forestier, Fester, Oester, Boester

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Where is the Fomester family from?

You can see how Fomester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fomester family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Fomester families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Fomester families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fomester's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Fomester families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Fomester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fomester 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fomester. 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 Fomester. For the veterans among your Fomester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fomester lifespan?

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