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Fastow Family History

Fastow 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: Bastow, Easton, Pastor, Factor, Astor, Aston, Haston, Baston, Gaston

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Where is the Fastow family from?

You can see how Fastow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fastow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fastow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fastow families living in Channel Islands. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fastow's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Fastow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fastow 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 Fastow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fastow. 34% of Fastow men worked as a Driver.

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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

  • Driver
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Fastow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Fastow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fastow 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fastow. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fastow. For the veterans among your Fastow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fastow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fastow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fastow in 1963 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fastow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fastow 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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