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Fersten Family History

Fersten 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: Gersten, Kersten, Ferster, Fenster, Forster, Westen, Kerstein

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Where is the Fersten family from?

You can see how Fersten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fersten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fersten families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fersten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fersten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fersten 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 29 census records available for the last name Fersten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fersten 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Fersten. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fersten. For the veterans among your Fersten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fersten lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Fersten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fersten in 1977 was 71, and 56 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fersten 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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