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Ferster Family History

Ferster Surname Meaning

German: variant of Förster (see Forster ).

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


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Where is the Ferster family from?

You can see how Ferster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 46 Ferster families living in Durham. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ferster's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ferster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferster 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 Ferster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferster. 100% of Ferster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ferster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ferster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferster 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Ferster. 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 274 military records available for the last name Ferster. For the veterans among your Ferster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferster lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Ferster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ferster in 1951 was 38, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferster 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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