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Furgah Family History

Furgah 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: Murga, Furman, Furth, Burgh, Furlan, Kurgan, Furtaw, Farah, Furtak

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Where is the Furgah family from?

You can see how Furgah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furgah family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Furgah families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Furgah's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Furgah families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furgah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Furgah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furgah 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 Furgah. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Furgah. For the veterans among your Furgah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furgah lifespan?

Average Furgah life expectancy in 1980 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furgah 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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