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Furister Family History

Furister 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: Forister, Forster, Fritter, Rister, Fister, Feister, Forrister

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Where is the Furister family from?

You can see how Furister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Furister family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furister's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Furister families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furister 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 77 census records available for the last name Furister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furister 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Furister. 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 74 military records available for the last name Furister. For the veterans among your Furister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furister lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Furister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Furister in 1969 was 64, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furister 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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