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Foristall Family History

Foristall 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: Forristall, Horsfall, Kristal, Worstell, Forsell, Forrestal, Christal

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Where is the Foristall family from?

You can see how Foristall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foristall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Foristall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Foristall family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Foristall's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Foristall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foristall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foristall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Detective and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foristall. 100% of Foristall men worked as a Detective and 100% of Foristall women worked as a 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

  • Detective
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Foristall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foristall 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Foristall. 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 81 military records available for the last name Foristall. For the veterans among your Foristall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foristall lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Foristall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Foristall in 1971 was 69, and 93 in 2001.

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