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Furtak Family History

Furtak Surname Meaning

Polish: unflattering nickname from Polish furtak ‘trifler’ ‘frivolous person’.

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


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Where is the Furtak family from?

You can see how Furtak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furtak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Furtak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Furtak families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Furtak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Furtak families in 1911.
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What did your Furtak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furtak. 33% of Furtak men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Furtak women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furtak were Proprietor and Servant.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Moulder
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mill Hand
    17%
  • Servant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Furtak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furtak 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Furtak. 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 308 military records available for the last name Furtak. For the veterans among your Furtak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furtak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Furtak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Furtak in 1963 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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