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Foerstemann Family History

Foerstemann 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: Horstmann, Fortmann, Oestmann, Rosemann, Ostermann, Portmann

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Where is the Foerstemann family from?

You can see how Foerstemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerstemann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foerstemann family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Foerstemann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foerstemann families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Foerstemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerstemann 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Foerstemann. 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 29 military records available for the last name Foerstemann. For the veterans among your Foerstemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerstemann lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Foerstemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Foerstemann in 1973 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foerstemann 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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