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Fosteer Family History

Fosteer 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: Foster, Oster, Ostler, Forster, Koster, Doster, Coster, Kostner

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Where is the Fosteer family from?

You can see how Fosteer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosteer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fosteer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Fosteer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosteer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fosteer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosteer 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 68 census records available for the last name Fosteer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosteer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fosteer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fosteer. For the veterans among your Fosteer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosteer lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Fosteer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fosteer in 1997 was 75, and 57 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosteer 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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