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Fostier Family History

Fostier 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, Fortier, Postier, Oster, Ostler, Forster, Koster, Doster

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Where is the Fostier family from?

You can see how Fostier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fostier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Fostier families living in New Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fostier's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Fostier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fostier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fostier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fostier. 23% of Fostier men worked as a Proprietor and 25% of Fostier women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fostier were Kitchen Man and Nurse.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • Kitchen Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • House Wife
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%

What Fostier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fostier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostier 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Fostier. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fostier. For the veterans among your Fostier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fostier lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Fostier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fostier in 1989 was 61, and 43 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fostier 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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