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Furano Family History

Furano Name 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: Turano, Frano, Murano, Furno, Furino, Frank, Franko, Franco, Franc

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Where is the Furano family from?

You can see how Furano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Furano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Furano families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Furano's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Furano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hand Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furano. 54% of Furano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Furano women worked as a Hand Presser. .

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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
    54%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hand Presser
    100%
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What Furano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Furano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furano 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Furano. 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 71 military records available for the last name Furano. For the veterans among your Furano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furano lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Furano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Furano in 1954 was 60, and 57 in 2004.

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