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Fouste Family History

Fouste Name 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: Fouse, Foust, House, Fosse, Forster, Fuse, Faust, Forte, Foster

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Where is the Fouste family from?

You can see how Fouste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouste family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fouste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fouste families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fouste's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Fouste families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fouste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fouste ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fouste. 100% of Fouste 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Fouste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouste 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 immigration records available for the last name Fouste. 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 82 military records available for the last name Fouste. For the veterans among your Fouste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouste lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Fouste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fouste in 1960 was 52, and 71 in 2001.

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