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Futterman Family History

Futterman Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a furrier from Yiddish futer ‘fur fur coat’ + Yiddish man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Putterman, Futter, Otterman, Guterman, Furman, Kupferman, Gutterman

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Where is the Futterman family from?

You can see how Futterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Futterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Futterman families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Futterman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Futterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Futterman 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 Futterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Futterman. 36% of Futterman men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Futterman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Futterman were Buyer and 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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Finisher
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Buyer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
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What Futterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Futterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Futterman 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Futterman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 324 military records available for the last name Futterman. For the veterans among your Futterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Futterman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Futterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Futterman in 1956 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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