Origins of the Foyston surname
About the Foystons
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Interesting facts about Foyston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Foyston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1918.
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What are the most common Foyston first names?
David Albert
Alfred
Mary
Jane
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Common jobs for Foystons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Foystons in 1921
Annuitant
1
Dress Maker
1
Formerly Butchers Wife
1
House Servant
1
Lodging
1
Common male occupations for Foystons in 1921
Fisherman
5
Butcher
1
Cook
1
Dock Labourer
1
Farm Labourer
1
