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Furkin Family History

Furkin 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: Forkin, Durkin, Gurkin, Turpin, Firkins, Larkin, Furman, Ruskin

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Where is the Furkin family from?

You can see how Furkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Furkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Furkin family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furkin's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Furkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furkin. 67% of Furkin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Furkin women worked as a Housework Servant. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Furkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furkin 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Furkin. 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 51 military records available for the last name Furkin. For the veterans among your Furkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Furkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Furkin in 1963 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

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