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Furstein Family History

Furstein 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: Burstein, Feuerstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Hulstein, Kirstein

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Where is the Furstein family from?

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

What did your Furstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Furstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furstein 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Furstein. 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 14 military records available for the last name Furstein. For the veterans among your Furstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Furstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Furstein in 1971 was 59, and 75 in 2000.

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