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Furston Family History

Furston 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: Burston, Hurston, Forston, Fuston, Durston, Funston, Ruston, Harston

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Where is the Furston family from?

You can see how Furston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furston family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Furston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Furston family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Furston's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Furston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furston 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 124 census records available for the last name Furston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furston 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Furston. 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 26 military records available for the last name Furston. For the veterans among your Furston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furston lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Furston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Furston in 1992 was 77, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furston 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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