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Furshong Family History

Furshong 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, Bushong, Burston, Farthing, Hurston, Burson, Pershing

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Where is the Furshong family from?

You can see how Furshong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furshong family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Furshong family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Furshong's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Furshong families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Furshong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furshong 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Furshong. 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 16 military records available for the last name Furshong. For the veterans among your Furshong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furshong lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Furshong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Furshong in 1965 was 80, and 63 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furshong 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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