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Foste Family History

Foste 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: Fosse, Forte, Foster, Foote, Fonte, Toste, Coste, Rose, Oster, Conte

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Where is the Foste family from?

You can see how Foste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foste family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Foste families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foste's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Foste families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foste ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foste. 100% of Foste women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Foste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foste 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Foste. 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 369 military records available for the last name Foste. For the veterans among your Foste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foste lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Foste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Foste in 1968 was 64, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foste 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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