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Farshtey Family History

Farshtey Name 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: Forshey, Parshley, Forster, Parsley, Pashley, Farley, Farnsley

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farshtey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Farshtey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Farshtey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Farshtey in 1973 was 46, and 87 in 1998.

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