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Furstenau Family History

Furstenau 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: Fuerstenau, Hurteau, Burston, Forster, Buteau, Umstead, Fortuna

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Where is the Furstenau family from?

You can see how Furstenau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furstenau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Furstenau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Furstenau families living in Michigan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Furstenau's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Furstenau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furstenau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furstenau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furstenau. 48% of Furstenau men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%
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What Furstenau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Furstenau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furstenau 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Furstenau. 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 775 military records available for the last name Furstenau. For the veterans among your Furstenau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furstenau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Furstenau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Furstenau in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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