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Furiton Family History

Furiton 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: Burston, Hurston, Murton, Turton, Cureton, Burton, Forton, Forston

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Where is the Furiton family from?

You can see how Furiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furiton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Furiton families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Furiton's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Furiton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Furiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furiton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Furiton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Furiton. For the veterans among your Furiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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