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Furwa Family History

Furwa 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: Furia, Mura, Dura, Murga, Furman, Furth, Kurta, Furuya, Gura, Fara

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Where is the Furwa family from?

You can see how Furwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furwa family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Furwa family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Furwa's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Furwa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furwa 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 26 census records available for the last name Furwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furwa 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Furwa. 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 19 military records available for the last name Furwa. For the veterans among your Furwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furwa lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Furwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Furwa in 1974 was 66, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furwa 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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