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Furlich Family History

Furlich 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: Burich, Kulich, Ehrlich, Urich, Lulich, Gerlich, Perlich, Jurich

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Where is the Furlich family from?

You can see how Furlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Furlich families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Furlich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Furlich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furlich 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 106 census records available for the last name Furlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlich 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Furlich. 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 14 military records available for the last name Furlich. For the veterans among your Furlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furlich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Furlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Furlich in 1954 was 49, and 41 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furlich 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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