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Furwston Family History

Furwston 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 Furwston family from?

You can see how Furwston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furwston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Furwston families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Furwston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furwston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Furwston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furwston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Furwston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Furwston. For the veterans among your Furwston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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