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Furuya Family History

Furuya Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 古谷 ‘old valley’ more correctly 古屋 ‘old room’. Some bearers are descended from the Taira clan others from the Minamoto through the Satake and Takeda families.

The name is most common in the Tokyo area. The ‘old valley’ version is pronounced Furutani or Kotani in western Japan.

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


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You can see how Furuya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furuya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Furuya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Furuya families living in California. This was about 51% of all the recorded Furuya's in USA. California had the highest population of Furuya families in 1920.
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What did your Furuya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furuya. 25% of Furuya men worked as a Manager and 60% of Furuya women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furuya were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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

  • Manager
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

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Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Furuya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furuya 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Furuya. 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 365 military records available for the last name Furuya. For the veterans among your Furuya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furuya lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Furuya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Furuya in 1962 was 79, and 56 in 2004.

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