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Foerstner Family History

Foerstner 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: Foerster, Forstner, Forster, Fortner, Poertner, Koestner, Gerstner

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Where is the Foerstner family from?

You can see how Foerstner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerstner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foerstner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Foerstner families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foerstner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Foerstner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foerstner 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 Foerstner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mgr was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foerstner. 34% of Foerstner men worked as a Mgr.

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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

  • Mgr
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Foerstner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Foerstner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerstner 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Foerstner. 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 64 military records available for the last name Foerstner. For the veterans among your Foerstner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerstner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Foerstner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Foerstner in 1960 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foerstner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foerstner 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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