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Foust Family History

Foust Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Faust.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Foust family from?

You can see how Foust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foust family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foust families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Foust families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Foust's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Foust families in 1891.
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What did your Foust ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foust. 100% of Foust women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Foust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foust 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Foust. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Foust. For the veterans among your Foust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foust lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Foust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Foust in 1941 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foust 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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