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Fostime Family History

Fostime 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: Fosmire, Dostie, Costine, Fosse, Mortimer, Fortune, Postle, Forte

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Where is the Fostime family from?

You can see how Fostime families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostime family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Fostime families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fostime's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Fostime families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Fostime. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostime 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fostime. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fostime. For the veterans among your Fostime ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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