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Furance Family History

Furance 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: France, Franco, Franca, Franc, Franze, Durante, Frances, Ference

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Where is the Furance family from?

You can see how Furance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furance family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Furance families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Furance family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Furance's in USA. New York had the highest population of Furance families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furance 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 64 census records available for the last name Furance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furance 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Furance. 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 2 military records available for the last name Furance. For the veterans among your Furance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furance lifespan?

Average Furance life expectancy in 1980 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furance 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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