Foston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Foston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Foston family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 65
General Labourer 6
Labourer 5
Agricultural Labourer 4
Cotton Weaver 4
Farm Servant 4
Domestic Servant 3
Carpenter 3
Farmer 3
Coal Miner 3
Brick & Tile Manufacturer 3
Sailor 2
Dock Labourer 2
Joiner 2
Shop Keeper 2
Book Maker 2
Charwoman 2
Domestic 2
Carpenter & Wheel Wright 2
Dress Maker 2
General Servant Domestic 2
Butcher 2
Braid Manufacturer 2
Clay Miner 2
Cadet Of Salvation Army 1

Foston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Foston 100% 1,393
2 Fosten 83% 738
3 Fiston 83% 466

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The surname Foston is the most popular version of all its varients

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