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Fosster Family History

Fosster 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, Foster, Fossler, Foister, Oster, Fenster, Fosse, Koster

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Where is the Fosster family from?

You can see how Fosster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fosster families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fosster families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Fosster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosster 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Fosster. 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 35 military records available for the last name Fosster. For the veterans among your Fosster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosster lifespan?

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