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Foerster Name Meaning

German (Förster): see Forster .

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


Similar surnames: Ferster, Forster, Forstner, Foerst, Gerster, Fester, Foster, Fiester

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Where is the Foerster family from?

You can see how Foerster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Foerster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 54 Foerster families living in Missouri. This was about 18% of all the recorded Foerster's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Foerster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foerster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foerster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foerster. 15% of Foerster men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Foerster women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foerster were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Foerster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerster 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Foerster. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Foerster. For the veterans among your Foerster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerster lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Foerster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Foerster in 1944 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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