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Fischtenberg Family History

Fischtenberg Surname 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: Lichtenberg, Trachtenberg, Eichenberg, Schoenberg, Lechtenberg

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Where is the Fischtenberg family from?

You can see how Fischtenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fischtenberg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fischtenberg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fischtenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fischtenberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Fischtenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fischtenberg 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 Fischtenberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fischtenberg. For the veterans among your Fischtenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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