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Furutani Family History

Furutani Surname Meaning

Japanese: alternate reading of Furuya.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Furutani family from?

You can see how Furutani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furutani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Furutani families living in Hawaii. This was about 58% of all the recorded Furutani's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Furutani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furutani 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 Furutani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furutani. 43% of Furutani men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Furutani women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Overseer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Furutani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Furutani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furutani 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Furutani. 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 91 military records available for the last name Furutani. For the veterans among your Furutani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furutani lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Furutani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Furutani in 1959 was 47, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furutani 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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