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Foyston Family History

Foyston 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: Royston, Forston, Foston, Colston, Rolston, Boston, Boynton, Holston

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Where is the Foyston family from?

You can see how Foyston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foyston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Foyston families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foyston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Foyston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foyston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foyston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Foyston. 100% of Foyston men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Foyston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foyston 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Foyston. 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 52 military records available for the last name Foyston. For the veterans among your Foyston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foyston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Foyston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Foyston in 1966 was 75, and 80 in 2002.

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