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Firstenbaum Family History

Firstenbaum 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: Kirshenbaum, Kestenbaum, Nissenbaum, Kirschenbaum, Birenbaum

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Where is the Firstenbaum family from?

You can see how Firstenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firstenbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Firstenbaum family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Firstenbaum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Firstenbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firstenbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Firstenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firstenbaum 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Firstenbaum. 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 Firstenbaum. For the veterans among your Firstenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firstenbaum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Firstenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Firstenbaum in 1963 was 86, and 76 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firstenbaum 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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