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Ferstenberg Family History

Ferstenberg 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: Furstenberg, Fuerstenberg, Westenberg, Rutenberg, Stenberg, Eisenberg

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Where is the Ferstenberg family from?

You can see how Ferstenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferstenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ferstenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ferstenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ferstenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferstenberg 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 Ferstenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferstenberg. 100% of Ferstenberg men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ferstenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Ferstenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferstenberg 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Ferstenberg. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ferstenberg. For the veterans among your Ferstenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferstenberg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Ferstenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ferstenberg in 1971 was 71, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferstenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferstenberg 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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