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Fuerstnau Family History

Fuerstnau 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: Fuerstenau, Fjerstad, Fernau, Fuerst, Cuesta, Feuerstein, Fecteau

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Where is the Fuerstnau family from?

You can see how Fuerstnau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuerstnau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fuerstnau family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fuerstnau's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fuerstnau families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Fuerstnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuerstnau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fuerstnau. 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 Fuerstnau. For the veterans among your Fuerstnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuerstnau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Fuerstnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fuerstnau in 1965 was 93, and 88 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuerstnau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuerstnau 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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