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Fuston Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Forston which was often written Furston in the 16th century.

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


Similar surnames: Ruston, Boston, Fulton, Duston, Foston, Muston, Fuson, Baston, Roston

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Where is the Fuston family from?

You can see how Fuston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fuston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Fuston families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Fuston's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fuston families in 1911.
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What did your Fuston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuston. 25% of Fuston men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Fuston women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fuston were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fuston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuston 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Fuston. 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 507 military records available for the last name Fuston. For the veterans among your Fuston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuston lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fuston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fuston in 1954 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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