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Furnan Family History

Furnan 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, Farnan, Furlan, Furnas, Murnan, Durnan, Forman, Farman, Urban

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Where is the Furnan family from?

You can see how Furnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furnan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Furnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Furnan families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Furnan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Furnan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furnan 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 Furnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furnan. 38% of Furnan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Furnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Furnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furnan 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Furnan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Furnan. For the veterans among your Furnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furnan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Furnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Furnan in 1966 was 74, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furnan 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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