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Furstnau Family History

Furstnau 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, Furuta, Furst, Furtney, Furtaw, Furtak, Hurteau, Fernau

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Where is the Furstnau family from?

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

There are 50 census records available for the last name Furstnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furstnau 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Furstnau. 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 Furstnau. For the veterans among your Furstnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furstnau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Furstnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Furstnau in 1970 was 84, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furstnau 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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