The Finsters

From the Beginning of the 14th Century to the Present

Karl August Finster’s History – Who is Karl August Finster?

Are you looking for information about Karl August Finster? Well, you’ve come to the right place!

Karl August Finster (6 Aug 1805 – – May 1878) appears in the book titled The Finsters – From the Beginning of the 14th Century to the Presentfirst published in Germany in 1921 and translated into English, and republished in 2021 to mark the century of the publication.

The following information has been generated to provide information about Karl August Finster on our website.

Who is Karl August Finster?

Karl August Finster is a member of the Finster family or appears in the story of the Finsters. The story of the Finsters is a comprehensive history of the Finster family and their descendants from the 14th Century to 1921. There is additional information on the family in Australia included in the republication.

Who are The Finsters?

The Finster family has a long and rich history dating back to the 14th century in Germany that spans centuries and continents. They have been making contributions to society for many years. One notable member of the Finster family was Karl August Finster.

The book can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/-/en/C-H-Arthur-Finster-ebook/dp/B09L4MNS5K.

Karl August Finster in the Finster’s History

Karl August Finster and the ancestors/descendants of Karl August Finster may also appear in the Finster family tree image here.

This remarkable family tree of the Finster Family in Görlitz, Germany, was created in 1900 by Paul Eugene Max Finster (DOB 1860) and designed by Carl Ernst. The family tree can include (but not always) the following information:

  • Name
  • Gender
  • Profession
  • Place
  • Birth Date
  • Death Date
  • Marriage Date

It documents the Finster Family from 1657 to 1900. The original is a paper copy over 3 meters long. It was digitised in multiple parts, which were then stitched together to create the digital version on offer here.

The published book contains a tabulated list of all names in the family tree and often provides further details about the individuals listed.

Click to enlarge the image to view the accurate place if Karl August Finster in the Finster family tree.

Some interesting information about Bavaria, Germany, and the Finster family:

  • The surname Finster was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area.
  • There are 35 different dialects of the German language.
  • Spelling variations of the family name include: Finster, Finsterer, Finsterlin, Finsterbusch, Finsterbush, Finsterwalter, Finsterwald and many more.
  • Fanta was created in Germany during the Second World War after Coca-Cola syrup was prevented from being imported into the country.
  • Rather than wave to your German friends, greet them by knocking on the table. It’s believed that knocking on oak is good luck because the devil isn’t able to touch the “holy” wood.

Other notable people from The Finster Family: