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Feurst Family History

Feurst 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: Furst, Ferst, Hurst, Faust, Durst, Wurst, Furse, Feucht, Forst

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Where is the Feurst family from?

You can see how Feurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feurst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Feurst families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Feurst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Feurst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feurst 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 Feurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feurst. 60% of Feurst men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Feurst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Feurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feurst 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Feurst. 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 11 military records available for the last name Feurst. For the veterans among your Feurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feurst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Feurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Feurst in 1966 was 81, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feurst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feurst 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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