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Faerstein Family History

Faerstein 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: Fierstein, Feuerstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Saperstein, Oberstein

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Where is the Faerstein family from?

You can see how Faerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faerstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faerstein family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faerstein's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Faerstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faerstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faerstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Faerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faerstein 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Faerstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Faerstein. For the veterans among your Faerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faerstein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Faerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Faerstein in 1967 was 91, and 89 in 2000.

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