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Farstein Family History

Farstein 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: Hartstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Kirstein, Carsten, Burstein, Arnstein

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Where is the Farstein family from?

You can see how Farstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Farstein families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Farstein's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Farstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerical was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farstein. 100% of Farstein women worked as a Clerical.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Farstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farstein 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Farstein. 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 Farstein. For the veterans among your Farstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farstein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farstein 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farstein

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