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Furthman Family History

Furthman 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: Forthman, Furman, Frohman, Guthman, Luthman, Kurtzman, Worthman

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Where is the Furthman family from?

You can see how Furthman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furthman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Furthman families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Furthman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Furthman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furthman 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 81 census records available for the last name Furthman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furthman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Furthman. 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 Furthman. For the veterans among your Furthman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furthman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Furthman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Furthman in 1966 was 78, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furthman 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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