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Fastenberg Family History

Fastenberg 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: Falkenberg, Furstenberg, Wattenberg, Stenberg, Wassenberg, Westenberg

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Where is the Fastenberg family from?

You can see how Fastenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fastenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Fastenberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fastenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fastenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fastenberg 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 Fastenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fastenberg. 100% of Fastenberg men worked as a Salesman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Fastenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fastenberg 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fastenberg. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fastenberg. For the veterans among your Fastenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fastenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fastenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fastenberg in 1965 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fastenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fastenberg 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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