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Farstrup Family History

Farstrup 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: Dastrup, Bidstrup, Artrip, Westrup, Hattrup, Forstrom, Farstad

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Where is the Farstrup family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farstrup 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 Farstrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher Public School was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farstrup. 100% of Farstrup women worked as a Teacher Public School. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher Public School
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Farstrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farstrup 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Farstrup. 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 3 military records available for the last name Farstrup. For the veterans among your Farstrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farstrup lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Farstrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Farstrup in 1966 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

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