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Furgessen Family History

Furgessen 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: Jurgensen, Furgeson, Furgerson, Burgess, Furness, Nungesser, Riessen

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Where is the Furgessen family from?

You can see how Furgessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furgessen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Furgessen families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Furgessen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Furgessen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Furgessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furgessen 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 Furgessen. 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 military records available for the last name Furgessen. For the veterans among your Furgessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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