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Fensterbusch Family History

Fensterbusch 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: Ritterbusch, Ellerbusch, Fenster, Westerbeck, Vanderbush

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Where is the Fensterbusch family from?

You can see how Fensterbusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fensterbusch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fensterbusch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fensterbusch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fensterbusch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fensterbusch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fensterbusch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Fensterbusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fensterbusch 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fensterbusch. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fensterbusch. For the veterans among your Fensterbusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fensterbusch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Fensterbusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fensterbusch in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2001.

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