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Foyster Family History

Foyster Surname Meaning

see Fewster.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Foyster family from?

You can see how Foyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foyster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foyster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Foyster families living in Suffolk. This was about 18% of all the recorded Foyster's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Foyster families in 1891.
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What did your Foyster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Foyster. 50% of Foyster men worked as a Farm Labourer and 75% of Foyster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foyster were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Fisherman
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Foyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foyster 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 Foyster. 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 275 military records available for the last name Foyster. For the veterans among your Foyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foyster lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Foyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Foyster in 1980 was 74, and 72 in 2003.

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