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Foust Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Faust .

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


Similar surnames: Poust, Fouse, Fout, Fust, Fauss, Lout, Funt, Folse, Fouch, Gust

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Where is the Foust family from?

You can see how Foust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foust family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foust families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 48 Foust families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Foust's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Foust families in 1911.
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What did your Foust ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Foust. 38% of Foust men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    38%
  • Marchande
    38%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Foust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foust 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Foust. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11,000 military records available for the last name Foust. For the veterans among your Foust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foust lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Foust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Foust in 1941 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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