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Furlan Family History

Furlan Surname Meaning

Slovenian Italian (Veneto) and Croatian: ethnic name for someone from Friuli (Furlanija in Slovenian) or for a person of Friulian origin.

This term is derived from the medieval Latin adjective furlanus.

Friuli is a historically significant region in northeastern Italy.

Its rich cultural heritage reflects a blend of Slovenian, Italian, and Croatian influences.

The identity of Friulians is shaped by their unique linguistic and historical background.

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


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Where is the Furlan family from?

You can see how Furlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Furlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Furlan family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furlan's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Furlan families in 1911.
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What did your Furlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furlan. 33% of Furlan men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Furlan women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furlan were Miner and Packer.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Packer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Furlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlan 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 Furlan. 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 410 military records available for the last name Furlan. For the veterans among your Furlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furlan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Furlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Furlan in 1960 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

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