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Furtan Family History

Furtan 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, Furlan, Furtaw, Furtak, Fortun, Forman, Farman, Urban, Sultan

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Where is the Furtan family from?

You can see how Furtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furtan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Furtan families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Furtan families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Furtan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Furtan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furtan 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 159 census records available for the last name Furtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furtan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Furtan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Furtan. For the veterans among your Furtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furtan lifespan?

Average Furtan life expectancy in 1988 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furtan 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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