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Fostenson Family History

Fostenson 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: Ostenson, Tostenson, Stenson, Mortenson, Rosenson, Estenson

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Where is the Fostenson family from?

You can see how Fostenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fostenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fostenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Fostenson families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fostenson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fostenson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Fostenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostenson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fostenson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fostenson. For the veterans among your Fostenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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