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Furtong Family History

Furtong 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, Murton, Turton, Burton, Forton, Fulton, Fuston, Urton

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Where is the Furtong family from?

You can see how Furtong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furtong family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Furtong families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Furtong family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furtong's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Furtong families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Furtong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furtong 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Furtong. 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 Furtong. For the veterans among your Furtong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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