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Foristel Family History

Foristel 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: Forister, Forster, Borstel, Christel, Forrister, Foister, Forester

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Where is the Foristel family from?

You can see how Foristel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foristel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foristel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Foristel families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Foristel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foristel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foristel 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 128 census records available for the last name Foristel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foristel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Foristel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Foristel. For the veterans among your Foristel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foristel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Foristel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Foristel in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foristel 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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