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Furet Family History

Furet 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: Foret, Furst, Furer, Furey, Curet, Fure, Feret, Turek, Uren, Fuse

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Where is the Furet family from?

You can see how Furet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Furet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Furet families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Furet's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Furet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furet ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Furet ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Furet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furet 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Furet. 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 73 military records available for the last name Furet. For the veterans among your Furet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furet lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Furet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Furet in 1974 was 85, and 68 in 2001.

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