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Fuhrtz Family History

Fuhrtz Surname 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: Fuhrer, Furth, Fuhr, Wurtz, Kurtz, Kuhrt, Burtz, Fuerte, Wuertz

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Where is the Fuhrtz family from?

You can see how Fuhrtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuhrtz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fuhrtz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fuhrtz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fuhrtz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Fuhrtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuhrtz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fuhrtz. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fuhrtz. For the veterans among your Fuhrtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuhrtz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fuhrtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fuhrtz in 1967 was 82, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuhrtz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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