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Vurtney Family History

Vurtney 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: Furtney, Courtney, Burney, Hartney, Turney, Putney, Varney, Gortney

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Where is the Vurtney family from?

You can see how Vurtney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vurtney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Vurtney families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vurtney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vurtney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Vurtney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vurtney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vurtney. 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 Vurtney. For the veterans among your Vurtney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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