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Fostine Family History

Fostine 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: Costine, Fortune, Oosting, Foston, Stine, Ristine, Fontaine, Fosmire

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Where is the Fostine family from?

You can see how Fostine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fostine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Fostine families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fostine's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fostine families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fostine 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 Fostine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fostine. 50% of Fostine men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Milker
    50%

What Fostine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Fostine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostine 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fostine. 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 47 military records available for the last name Fostine. For the veterans among your Fostine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fostine lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1997, in the United States, Fostine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fostine in 1960 was 55, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fostine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fostine 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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