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Furlon Family History

Furlon 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: Furlong, Furlan, Furlow, Huron, Furman, Burson, Curzon, Zurlo, Murton

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Where is the Furlon family from?

You can see how Furlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Furlon family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furlon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Furlon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furlon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Furlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furlon. 50% of Furlon men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Furlon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Furlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlon 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Furlon. 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 113 military records available for the last name Furlon. For the veterans among your Furlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furlon lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Furlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Furlon in 1984 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furlon 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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