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Furkay Family History

Furkay 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: Murray, Farkas, Furman, Duray, Furlan, Furby, Turay, Furey, Fray

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furkay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Furkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furkay 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 Furkay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Furkay. For the veterans among your Furkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furkay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Furkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Furkay in 1962 was 59, and 73 in 1999.

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