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Festervand Family History

Festervand 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: Westerman, Westermann, Fesperman, Westerlund, Hesterman, Osterland

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Where is the Festervand family from?

You can see how Festervand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Festervand family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Festervand families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Festervand's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Festervand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Festervand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Festervand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Festervand. 60% of Festervand 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%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Festervand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Festervand 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Festervand. 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 33 military records available for the last name Festervand. For the veterans among your Festervand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Festervand lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Festervand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Festervand in 1961 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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