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Fostman Family History

Fostman 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: Footman, Ostman, Kostman, Fortman, Notman, Osman, Kosman, Forman

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Where is the Fostman family from?

You can see how Fostman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fostman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fostman families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fostman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fostman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fostman 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 Fostman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fostman. 100% of Fostman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fostman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Fostman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fostman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fostman. For the veterans among your Fostman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fostman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Fostman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fostman in 1964 was 77, and 98 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fostman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fostman 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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