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Furlin Family History

Furlin 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: Burlin, Curlin, Furlan, Karlin, Berlin, Carlin, Furlong, Turpin

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Where is the Furlin family from?

You can see how Furlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Furlin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furlin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Furlin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Furlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furlin. 58% of Furlin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Miner
    43%

What Furlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Furlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlin 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Furlin. 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 93 military records available for the last name Furlin. For the veterans among your Furlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Furlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Furlin in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furlin 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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