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Furdek Family History

Furdek 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: Turek, Burden, Dudek, Forde, Furse, Furber, Zurek, Furer, Furey

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Where is the Furdek family from?

You can see how Furdek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furdek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Furdek family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furdek's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Furdek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furdek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furdek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furdek. 60% of Furdek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Furdek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furdek 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Furdek. 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 56 military records available for the last name Furdek. For the veterans among your Furdek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furdek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Furdek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Furdek in 1969 was 60, and 84 in 2002.

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