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Fostervold Family History

Fostervold 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: Westerhold, Osterholt, Osterholm, Foster, Westervelt, Osterlund

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Where is the Fostervold family from?

You can see how Fostervold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostervold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fostervold family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fostervold's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Fostervold families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Fostervold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostervold 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Fostervold. 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 49 military records available for the last name Fostervold. For the veterans among your Fostervold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fostervold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Fostervold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fostervold in 1964 was 69, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fostervold 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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