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Forston Family History

Forston Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Forston a place in Dorset recorded in 1236 as Fosardeston ‘estate of the Forsard family’ a family which was there from the early 13th century. This surname is virtually non-existing in Britain. Compare Fuston .

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


Similar surnames: Foston, Roston, Forton, Royston, Burston, Boston, Fuston, Holston

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Where is the Forston family from?

You can see how Forston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Forston families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Forston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forston families in 1911.
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What did your Forston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forston. 40% of Forston men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Forston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forston were Mechanic and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forston 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Forston. 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 240 military records available for the last name Forston. For the veterans among your Forston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forston lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Forston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forston in 1957 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

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