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Ferstler Family History

Ferstler 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: Werstler, Berstler, Ferster, Fenster, Forster, Fessler, Fernsler

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Where is the Ferstler family from?

You can see how Ferstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferstler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferstler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ferstler families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ferstler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferstler families in 1880.
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What did your Ferstler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferstler. 60% of Ferstler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Ferstler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Ferstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferstler 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ferstler. 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 92 military records available for the last name Ferstler. For the veterans among your Ferstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferstler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ferstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ferstler in 1962 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

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