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Foraster Family History

Foraster 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, Forister, Forester, Fraser, Frater, Foster, Foraker

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Where is the Foraster family from?

You can see how Foraster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foraster family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Foraster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Foraster family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foraster's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Foraster families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foraster 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 176 census records available for the last name Foraster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foraster 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Foraster. 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 3 military records available for the last name Foraster. For the veterans among your Foraster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foraster lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Foraster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Foraster in 1973 was 77, and 70 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foraster 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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