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Furstenburg Family History

Furstenburg 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: Furstenberg, Fuerstenberg, Fredenburg, Guttenberg, Massenburg

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Where is the Furstenburg family from?

You can see how Furstenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furstenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Furstenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Furstenburg families living in Maryland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Furstenburg's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Furstenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furstenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furstenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stationery Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furstenburg. 50% of Furstenburg men worked as a Stationery Engineer. .

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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

  • Stationery Engineer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Furstenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Furstenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furstenburg 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Furstenburg. 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 77 military records available for the last name Furstenburg. For the veterans among your Furstenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furstenburg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Furstenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Furstenburg in 1953 was 57, and 72 in 2003.

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