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Furlang Family History

Furlang 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: Furlong, Furlan, Burling, Furman, Ferland, Burland, Kurland, Curling

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Where is the Furlang family from?

You can see how Furlang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlang family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furlang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Furlang families living in Cheshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Furlang's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Furlang families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furlang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furlang ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Furlang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlang 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Furlang. 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 19 military records available for the last name Furlang. For the veterans among your Furlang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furlang lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1976, in the United States, Furlang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Furlang in 1969 was 86, and 85 in 1976.

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