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Fostie Family History

Fostie 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: Dostie, Fosse, Postle, Forte, Foster, Foote, Bostic, Forgie, Foti

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Where is the Fostie family from?

You can see how Fostie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fostie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Fostie family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fostie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fostie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fostie 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 168 census records available for the last name Fostie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostie 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Fostie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fostie. For the veterans among your Fostie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fostie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1980, in the United States, Fostie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fostie in 1953 was 62, and 80 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fostie 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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