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Foster Sr Family History

Foster Sr 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, Vosters, Kosters, Oster, Forster, Koster, Doster, Coster

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Where is the Foster Sr family from?

You can see how Foster Sr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foster Sr family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Foster Sr family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Foster Sr's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Foster Sr families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Foster Sr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foster Sr 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Foster Sr. 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 794 military records available for the last name Foster Sr. For the veterans among your Foster Sr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foster Sr lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Foster Sr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Foster Sr in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foster Sr 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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