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Finsterbush Family History

Finsterbush 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: Ritterbush, Winterburn, Finster, Vanderbush, Ritterbusch, Fenster

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Where is the Finsterbush family from?

You can see how Finsterbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsterbush family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finsterbush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Finsterbush families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Finsterbush's in USA. California had the highest population of Finsterbush families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Finsterbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsterbush 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Finsterbush. 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 17 military records available for the last name Finsterbush. For the veterans among your Finsterbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsterbush lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Finsterbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Finsterbush in 1970 was 82, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finsterbush 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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