The Finsters

From the Beginning of the 14th Century to the Present

Ferdinand Finster’s History – Who is Ferdinand Finster?

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

Ferdinand Finster (1 May 1820 – 23 Jun 1820) 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 Ferdinand Finster on our website.

Who is Ferdinand Finster?

Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand Finster.

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

Ferdinand Finster in the Finster’s History

Ferdinand Finster and the ancestors/descendants of Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand Finster in the Finster family tree.

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

  • In the German language there are three genders – the third being ‘neuter’.
  • Germany used to be made up of lots of small kingdoms until they were unified as the German Reich in 1871.
  • Germans consider it bad luck to celebrate birthdays early. They believe in a philosophy that roughly translates into “don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” An early congratulation for a birthday reminds the recipient that he or she could die before the actual date occurs.
  • German NBA player Dirk Nowitzki is a native of Bavaria. The basketball player was born in Würzburg and is often called the “German Wunderkind.”
  • Germany was the first country in the world to adopt Daylight saving time – DST, also known as summer time. This occured in 1916, in the midst of WWI.

Other notable people from The Finster Family: