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Ferstadt Family History

Ferstadt 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: Neustadt, Fjerstad, Erstad, Farstad, Harstad, Morstad, Jorstad

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Where is the Ferstadt family from?

You can see how Ferstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferstadt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ferstadt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ferstadt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ferstadt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferstadt 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 50 census records available for the last name Ferstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferstadt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ferstadt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ferstadt. For the veterans among your Ferstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferstadt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Ferstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ferstadt in 1967 was 74, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferstadt 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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