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Firstel Family History

Firstel 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: Forster, Distel, Fishel, Finster, Borstel, Fister, Fintel, First

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Where is the Firstel family from?

You can see how Firstel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firstel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Firstel family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Firstel's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Firstel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firstel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Firstel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Firstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firstel 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 Firstel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Firstel. For the veterans among your Firstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firstel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Firstel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Firstel in 1967 was 71, and 96 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firstel 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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