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Forstner Family History

Forstner Surname Meaning

German (also Förstner): variant of Forster.

Slovenian (also Forštner): topographic or occupational name for someone who lived or worked in a forest of German origin (see above and Forster).

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


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Where is the Forstner family from?

You can see how Forstner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forstner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forstner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Forstner families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Forstner's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Forstner families in 1891.
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What did your Forstner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forstner. 100% of Forstner 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forstner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forstner 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 995 immigration records available for the last name Forstner. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Forstner. For the veterans among your Forstner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forstner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Forstner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Forstner in 1961 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forstner 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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