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Fuerste Family History

Fuerste 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: Fuerte, Fuerst, Fuente, Furse, Furst, Fuertes, Foerst, Fierst, Ferst

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Where is the Fuerste family from?

You can see how Fuerste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuerste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuerste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fuerste families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fuerste's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fuerste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuerste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Fuerste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuerste 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Fuerste. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fuerste. For the veterans among your Fuerste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuerste lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Fuerste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fuerste in 1971 was 94, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuerste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuerste 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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