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Fistener Family History

Fistener 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: Fitzner, Wisener, Kistner, Fistler, Fister, Fitterer, Misener

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Where is the Fistener family from?

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

There are 26 census records available for the last name Fistener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fistener 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 Fistener. 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 Fistener. For the veterans among your Fistener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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