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Faurstein Family History

Faurstein 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: Feuerstein, Burstein, Faustin, Fierstein, Austin, Hartstein, Kerstein

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Where is the Faurstein family from?

You can see how Faurstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faurstein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Faurstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Faurstein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Faurstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Faurstein families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Faurstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faurstein 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Faurstein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Faurstein. For the veterans among your Faurstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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