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Furtney Name Meaning

Altered form of Fortney 1 a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fortney, Courtney, Berney, Furner, Hartney, Marteney, Franey, Burney

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Where is the Furtney family from?

You can see how Furtney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furtney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Furtney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Furtney families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Furtney's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Furtney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furtney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furtney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Linen Folder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furtney. 29% of Furtney men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Furtney women worked as a Linen Folder. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Linen Folder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Furtney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furtney 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Furtney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 246 military records available for the last name Furtney. For the veterans among your Furtney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furtney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Furtney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Furtney in 1963 was 86, and 50 in 2004.

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