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Furstman Family History

Furstman 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: Furman, Forsman, Justman, Kunstman, Dustman, Gerstman, Horstman

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Where is the Furstman family from?

You can see how Furstman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furstman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Furstman families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Furstman's in USA. California had the highest population of Furstman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furstman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furstman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furstman. 100% of Furstman men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Furstman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furstman 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Furstman. 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 49 military records available for the last name Furstman. For the veterans among your Furstman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furstman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Furstman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Furstman in 1964 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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