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Foerste Family History

Foerste Name 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: Foerst, Foerster, Forster, Forte, Forst, Woeste, Boerst, Forse

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Where is the Foerste family from?

You can see how Foerste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foerste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Foerste families living in Illinois. This was about 72% of all the recorded Foerste's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Foerste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foerste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foerste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foerste. 100% of Foerste women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Foerste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerste 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Foerste. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Foerste. For the veterans among your Foerste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerste lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Foerste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Foerste in 1967 was 70, and 93 in 2003.

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