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Foremaster Family History

Foremaster 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, Forestier, Lowmaster, Feemster, Bowmaster, Feaster

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Where is the Foremaster family from?

You can see how Foremaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foremaster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foremaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Foremaster families living in Utah. This was about 88% of all the recorded Foremaster's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Foremaster families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Foremaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foremaster 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Foremaster. 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 42 military records available for the last name Foremaster. For the veterans among your Foremaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foremaster lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Foremaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Foremaster in 1966 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foremaster 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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