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Finsterbusch Family History

Finsterbusch 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: Ritterbusch, Ritterbush, Winterburn, Finster, Vanderbush, Wiebusch

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Where is the Finsterbusch family from?

You can see how Finsterbusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsterbusch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Finsterbusch family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Finsterbusch's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Finsterbusch families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Finsterbusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsterbusch 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Finsterbusch. 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 135 military records available for the last name Finsterbusch. For the veterans among your Finsterbusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsterbusch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Finsterbusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Finsterbusch in 1965 was 65, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finsterbusch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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