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Fastenow Family History

Fastenow 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: Kasten, Castano, Hasten, Castelo, Fontenot, Masten, Bastedo, Fasano

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Where is the Fastenow family from?

You can see how Fastenow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fastenow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fastenow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fastenow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fastenow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fastenow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fastenow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Fastenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fastenow 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fastenow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fastenow. For the veterans among your Fastenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fastenow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Fastenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fastenow in 1967 was 87, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fastenow 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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