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Fuhrken Family History

Fuhrken 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: Fuhrer, Luhrsen, Burken, Fuhrman, Farren, Uren, Turkel, Burden, Buren

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Where is the Fuhrken family from?

You can see how Fuhrken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuhrken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuhrken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Fuhrken families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fuhrken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fuhrken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuhrken 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 Fuhrken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fuhrken. 100% of Fuhrken men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fuhrken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Fuhrken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuhrken 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Fuhrken. 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 120 military records available for the last name Fuhrken. For the veterans among your Fuhrken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuhrken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fuhrken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fuhrken in 1962 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuhrken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuhrken 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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