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Foristal Family History

Foristal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kristal, Forrestal, Christal, Foresta, Forister, Forristall, Forster

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Where is the Foristal family from?

You can see how Foristal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foristal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foristal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Foristal families living in Iowa. This was about 73% of all the recorded Foristal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Foristal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Foristal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foristal 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Foristal. 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 18 military records available for the last name Foristal. For the veterans among your Foristal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foristal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Foristal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Foristal in 1965 was 85, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foristal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foristal 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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