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Furstneau Family History

Furstneau 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: Furtney, Fuerstenau, Ferneau, Hurteau, Arseneau, Forstner, Forster

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Furstneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furstneau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Furstneau. 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 1 military records available for the last name Furstneau. For the veterans among your Furstneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furstneau lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Furstneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Furstneau in 1975 was 80, and 100 in 1997.

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