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Futhey Family History

Futhey 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: Bushey, Fahey, Ruther, Putney, Luther, Nutley, Futter, Utley, Eutsey

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Where is the Futhey family from?

You can see how Futhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Futhey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Futhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Futhey families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Futhey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Futhey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Futhey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Futhey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Futhey. 100% of Futhey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Futhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Futhey 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Futhey. 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 333 military records available for the last name Futhey. For the veterans among your Futhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Futhey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Futhey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Futhey in 1964 was 70, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Futhey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Futhey 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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