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Ferstl Family History

Ferstl 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: Ferst, Furst, Forst, Festa, Fersch, Feist, Gerst, Gerstle, Fessel

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Where is the Ferstl family from?

You can see how Ferstl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferstl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ferstl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Ferstl family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferstl's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Ferstl families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferstl 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 Ferstl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferstl. 39% of Ferstl 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
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farner
    10%

What Ferstl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Ferstl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferstl 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Ferstl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ferstl. For the veterans among your Ferstl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferstl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ferstl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ferstl in 1958 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferstl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferstl 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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