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Furlain Family History

Furlain 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: Furlan, Furman, Burlin, Frain, Curlin, Curtain, Urbain, Karlin

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Where is the Furlain family from?

You can see how Furlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlain family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Furlain family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furlain's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Furlain families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Furlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlain 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Furlain. 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 Furlain. For the veterans among your Furlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furlain lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Furlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Furlain in 1985 was 87, and 85 in 1986.

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