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Foraste Family History

Foraste 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: Forster, Forte, Forst, Forest, Morante, Frate, Forse, Foresta, Forsee

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Where is the Foraste family from?

You can see how Foraste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foraste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foraste family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Foraste's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foraste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foraste 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 24 census records available for the last name Foraste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foraste 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Foraste. 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 7 military records available for the last name Foraste. For the veterans among your Foraste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foraste lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Foraste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Foraste in 1972 was 90, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foraste 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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