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Furlton Family History

Furlton 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: Fulton, Burston, Furlong, Felton, Tarlton, Hurston, Carlton, Murton

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Where is the Furlton family from?

You can see how Furlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Furlton families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Furlton family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Furlton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Furlton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Furlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlton 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 Furlton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Furlton. For the veterans among your Furlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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