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Foubester Family History

Foubester 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: Forrester, Forester, Rochester, Forster, Bester, Foster, Worcester

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Where is the Foubester family from?

You can see how Foubester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foubester family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Foubester families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 46 Foubester families living in Orkney. This was about 96% of all the recorded Foubester's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Foubester families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foubester 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 221 census records available for the last name Foubester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foubester 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Foubester. 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 2 military records available for the last name Foubester. For the veterans among your Foubester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foubester lifespan?

Average Foubester life expectancy in 1995 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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