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Forstner Name Meaning

German (also Förstner): variant of Forster . Slovenian (also Forštner): topographic or occupational name for someone who lived or worked in a forest of German origin (see above and Forster ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fortner, Ferster, Forster, Worster, Koestner, Foister, Foerster

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Where is the Forstner family from?

You can see how Forstner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forstner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forstner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Forstner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Forstner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forstner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forstner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forstner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forstner. 100% of Forstner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forstner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forstner 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 995 immigration records available for the last name Forstner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Forstner. For the veterans among your Forstner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forstner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Forstner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Forstner in 1961 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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