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Futherland Family History

Futherland 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: Sutherland, Litherland, Netherland, Southerland, Sunderland, Ferland

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Where is the Futherland family from?

You can see how Futherland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Futherland family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Futherland families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Futherland families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Futherland's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Futherland families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Futherland 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 35 census records available for the last name Futherland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Futherland 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Futherland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Futherland. For the veterans among your Futherland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Futherland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Futherland 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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