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Mcfoster Family History

Mcfoster 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: Coster, Foster, Mccotter, Mcmaster, Moster, Mcosker, Mcfatter

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Where is the Mcfoster family from?

You can see how Mcfoster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfoster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcfoster families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mcfoster family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcfoster's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcfoster families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Mcfoster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfoster 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcfoster. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcfoster. For the veterans among your Mcfoster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfoster lifespan?

Average Mcfoster life expectancy in 1977 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfoster 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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