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Furlund Family History

Furlund 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: Furlong, Ferland, Burland, Burklund, Furlan, Freund, Kurland, Forland

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Where is the Furlund family from?

You can see how Furlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Furlund families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Furlund's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Furlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furlund 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 29 census records available for the last name Furlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlund 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Furlund. 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 22 military records available for the last name Furlund. For the veterans among your Furlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furlund lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Furlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Furlund in 1970 was 63, and 61 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furlund 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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