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Furstoss Family History

Furstoss 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: Burston, Furness, Hurston, Frutos, Stoss, Furst, Forston, Bustos

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Where is the Furstoss family from?

You can see how Furstoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furstoss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Furstoss families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Furstoss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Furstoss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furstoss 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 51 census records available for the last name Furstoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furstoss 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Furstoss. 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 23 military records available for the last name Furstoss. For the veterans among your Furstoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furstoss lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Furstoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Furstoss in 1958 was 42, and 19 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furstoss 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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