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Fosterson Family History

Fosterson 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: Otterson, Ostenson, Fogerson, Tostenson, Masterson, Kesterson

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Where is the Fosterson family from?

You can see how Fosterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosterson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fosterson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Fosterson families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosterson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fosterson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fosterson 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 104 census records available for the last name Fosterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosterson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fosterson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fosterson. For the veterans among your Fosterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosterson lifespan?

Average Fosterson life expectancy in 1972 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fosterson 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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