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Furstnow Family History

Furstnow 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: Burston, Hurston, Furst, Forston, Curnow, Furtney, Barstow, Fuston

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Where is the Furstnow family from?

You can see how Furstnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furstnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Furstnow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Furstnow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Furstnow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Furstnow families in 1880.
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What did your Furstnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Picking Corn was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furstnow. 100% of Furstnow men worked as a Picking Corn.

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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

  • Picking Corn
    100%

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Furstnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furstnow 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Furstnow. 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 45 military records available for the last name Furstnow. For the veterans among your Furstnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furstnow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Furstnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Furstnow in 1963 was 81, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furstnow 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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