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Fostines Family History

Fostines 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: Stines, Costine, Forlines, Fortune, Hastings, Fornes, Kostner, Fones

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Fostines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fostines 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fostines. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Fostines. For the veterans among your Fostines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fostines lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Fostines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fostines in 1980 was 83, and 81 in 2002.

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