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Furkins Family History

Furkins 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: Firkins, Burkins, Filkins, Forkin, Durkin, Corkins, Perkins, Judkins

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Where is the Furkins family from?

You can see how Furkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furkins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Furkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Furkins families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Furkins's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Furkins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retail Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furkins. 100% of Furkins men worked as a Retail Salesman. .

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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

  • Retail Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Furkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furkins 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Furkins. 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 17 military records available for the last name Furkins. For the veterans among your Furkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furkins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Furkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Furkins in 1970 was 59, and 66 in 2003.

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