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Fuerstner Family History

Fuerstner 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: Gerstner, Foerster, Ferster, Forstner, Fenster, Forster, Fortner

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Fuerstner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuerstner 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fuerstner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fuerstner. For the veterans among your Fuerstner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuerstner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Fuerstner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fuerstner in 1970 was 91, and 82 in 1994.

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