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Furnans Family History

Furnans 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: Furnas, Furness, Furman, Farnan, Murnane, Furlan, Burhans, Furnari

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Where is the Furnans family from?

You can see how Furnans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furnans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Furnans families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Furnans's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Furnans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furnans 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 54 census records available for the last name Furnans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furnans 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Furnans. 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 11 military records available for the last name Furnans. For the veterans among your Furnans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furnans lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Furnans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Furnans in 1944 was 48, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furnans 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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