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Fostle Family History

Fostle 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: Postle, Ostler, Fosse, Foyle, Castle, Apostle, Forte, Astle, Cottle

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Where is the Fostle family from?

You can see how Fostle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fostle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fostle families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fostle's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fostle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fostle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fostle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fostle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Fostle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostle 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 Fostle. 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 military records available for the last name Fostle. For the veterans among your Fostle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fostle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Fostle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fostle in 1967 was 65, and 90 in 1991.

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