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Fursten Family History

Fursten Name 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, Forster, Hurston, Furse, Gersten, Furst, Forston, Rusten

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Where is the Fursten family from?

You can see how Fursten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fursten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fursten families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fursten's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fursten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fursten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fursten ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fursten ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Fursten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fursten 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fursten. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fursten. For the veterans among your Fursten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fursten lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Fursten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fursten in 1974 was 83, and 69 in 2002.

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