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Feerst Family History

Feerst Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fürst (see Furst).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Feerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feerst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feerst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Feerst families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Feerst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Feerst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Feerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feerst 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Feerst. 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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There are 51 military records available for the last name Feerst. For the veterans among your Feerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feerst lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Feerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Feerst in 1967 was 83, and 77 in 2003.

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