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Furstenberg Family History

Furstenberg Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Fürstenberg): habitational name from any of the many places so named from the genitive case of Old High German furisto ‘prince’ modern German Fürst (see Furst) + berg ‘mountain hill’.

As a Jewish surname it is mainly artificial.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Furstenberg family from?

You can see how Furstenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furstenberg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Furstenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Furstenberg families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Furstenberg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Furstenberg families in 1911.
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What did your Furstenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furstenberg. 25% of Furstenberg men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Furstenberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furstenberg were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk Ladres Wear
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Furstenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furstenberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Furstenberg. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Furstenberg. For the veterans among your Furstenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furstenberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Furstenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Furstenberg in 1957 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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