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Furkert Family History

Furkert 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: Burkert, Burkett, Furber, Markert, Furer, Furner, Herkert, Burkart

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Where is the Furkert family from?

You can see how Furkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furkert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Furkert family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Furkert's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Furkert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furkert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furkert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Furkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furkert 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Furkert. 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 88 military records available for the last name Furkert. For the veterans among your Furkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furkert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Furkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Furkert in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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