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Festersen Family History

Festersen 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: Espersen, Jespersen, Pettersen, Petersen, Feddersen, Kesterson

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Where is the Festersen family from?

You can see how Festersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Festersen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Festersen family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Festersen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Festersen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Festersen 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 17 census records available for the last name Festersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Festersen 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Festersen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Festersen. For the veterans among your Festersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Festersen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Festersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Festersen in 1978 was 23, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Festersen 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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