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Furton Family History

Furton 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: Murton, Turton, Burton, Forton, Fulton, Fuston, Urton, Burston, Orton

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Where is the Furton family from?

You can see how Furton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Furton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Furton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Furton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furton 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 Furton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furton. 100% of Furton men worked as a Retired and 100% of Furton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Furton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furton 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Furton. 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 243 military records available for the last name Furton. For the veterans among your Furton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Furton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Furton in 1964 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furton 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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