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Fastenau Family History

Fastenau 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: Facteau, Kasten, Hasten, Castelan, Pasternak, Fecteau, Masten, Catena

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Where is the Fastenau family from?

You can see how Fastenau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fastenau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fastenau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Fastenau families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fastenau's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fastenau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fastenau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fastenau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fastenau. 85% of Fastenau 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    85%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Fastenau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Fastenau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fastenau 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Fastenau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Fastenau. For the veterans among your Fastenau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fastenau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fastenau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fastenau in 1963 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fastenau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fastenau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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