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Furkington Family History

Furkington 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: Turkington, Farrington, Burrington, Burlington, Currington

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Where is the Furkington family from?

You can see how Furkington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furkington family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Furkington families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furkington's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Furkington families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Furkington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furkington 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Furkington. 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 Furkington. For the veterans among your Furkington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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