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Fuerst Family History

Fuerst Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Fürst): see Furst.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fuerst family from?

You can see how Fuerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuerst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fuerst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fuerst families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fuerst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fuerst families in 1891.
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What did your Fuerst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fuerst. 100% of Fuerst women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fuerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuerst 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fuerst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fuerst. For the veterans among your Fuerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuerst lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fuerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fuerst in 1958 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuerst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuerst 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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