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Furu Family History

Furu 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: Furr, Fure, Fury, Fu, Turk, Ford, Mura, Bury, Burr, Fuse

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Where is the Furu family from?

You can see how Furu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Furu family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Furu's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Furu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furu 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 143 census records available for the last name Furu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furu 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Furu. 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 84 military records available for the last name Furu. For the veterans among your Furu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furu lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Furu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Furu in 1960 was 52, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furu 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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