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Furkas Family History

Furkas 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: Farkas, Furnas, Buras, Furman, Kuras, Frias, Urbas, Furlan, Farias

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Where is the Furkas family from?

You can see how Furkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Furkas family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Furkas's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Furkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furkas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Furkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furkas 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Furkas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Furkas. For the veterans among your Furkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furkas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1986, in the United States, Furkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Furkas in 1959 was 73, and 85 in 1986.

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