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Fostel Family History

Fostel 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: Postel, Foster, Oster, Fosse, Forster, Osten, Koster, Doster, Coster

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Where is the Fostel family from?

You can see how Fostel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fostel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Fostel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fostel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fostel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fostel 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 264 census records available for the last name Fostel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostel 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Fostel. 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 48 military records available for the last name Fostel. For the veterans among your Fostel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fostel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fostel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fostel in 1964 was 47, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fostel 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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