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
Agricultural Labourer 8
Female Servant 6
Farmer 3
Miller 2
Labourer 2
Shoe Maker 2
Helper 1
Apprentice Milliner 1
Brick Layer 1
Male Servant 1
Wheel Wright 1
Calico Painter 1
Clerk 1
Independent 1
Bend Baker 1
Porter Servant 1
Smith Journeyman 1
Ag Labourer 1
Grocer 1
Seaman 1
Spinner In A Worsted Factory 1
Stuff Weaver 1
Tailor 1
Weaver 1
Wool Comber 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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