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Festen Family History

Festen 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: Westen, Kesten, Fester, Felten, Esten, Fenster, Kasten, Fenton, Osten

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Where is the Festen family from?

You can see how Festen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Festen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Festen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Festen family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Festen's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Festen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Festen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Festen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Festen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Festen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Festen. For the veterans among your Festen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Festen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Festen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Festen in 1969 was 71, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Festen 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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