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Furtenbaugh Family History

Furtenbaugh 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: Waltenbaugh, Buterbaugh, Puterbaugh, Kurtenbach, Turnbaugh

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Where is the Furtenbaugh family from?

You can see how Furtenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furtenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Furtenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Furtenbaugh family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Furtenbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Furtenbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furtenbaugh 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 42 census records available for the last name Furtenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furtenbaugh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Furtenbaugh. 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 7 military records available for the last name Furtenbaugh. For the veterans among your Furtenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furtenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Furtenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Furtenbaugh in 1966 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furtenbaugh 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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