Fostey Family History

Fostey Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Fossey, Foster, Foskey, Oster, Fosse, Postel, Forster, Osten, Mosley, Koster

1,000 record(s) for Fostey

267	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
33	Military Records
445	Immigration Records
430	Census and Voter Lists
30	Member Trees

Where is the Fostey family from?

You can see how Fostey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fostey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fostey families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fostey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fostey families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fostey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fostey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fostey.

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 1921

Farmer

72%

Labourer

29%

What Fostey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 430 census records available for the last name Fostey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 445 immigration records available for the last name Fostey. 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.

Military Records

There are 33 military records available for the last name Fostey. For the veterans among your Fostey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Fostey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Fostey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fostey in 1978 was 56, and 75 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fostey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.