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Forsterer Family History

Forsterer 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: Forster, Forstner, Plasterer, Fortner, Foster, Riesterer, Forestier

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Where is the Forsterer family from?

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

What did your Forsterer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Advertiser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forsterer. 100% of Forsterer men worked as an Advertiser. .

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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

  • Advertiser
    100%
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What Forsterer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Forsterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsterer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Forsterer. 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 109 military records available for the last name Forsterer. For the veterans among your Forsterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsterer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Forsterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forsterer in 1975 was 75, and 74 in 2002.

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