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Furgan Family History

Furgan 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: Furman, Furlan, Kurgan, Burgan, Durgan, Organ, Fagan, Forman, Farman

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Where is the Furgan family from?

You can see how Furgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furgan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Furgan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Furgan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Furgan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furgan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furgan 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 88 census records available for the last name Furgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furgan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Furgan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Furgan. For the veterans among your Furgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furgan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Furgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Furgan in 1971 was 54, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furgan 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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