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Foerster Family History

Foerster Surname Meaning

German (Förster): see Forster.

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


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Where is the Foerster family from?

You can see how Foerster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Foerster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 33 Foerster families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Foerster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Foerster families in 1911.
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What did your Foerster ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Foerster. 78% of Foerster men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Carpenter
    23%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Foerster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerster 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Foerster. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Foerster. For the veterans among your Foerster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerster lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Foerster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Foerster in 1944 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foerster 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.

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