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Furlayson Family History

Furlayson 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: Furgason, Finlayson, Clayson, Furlan, Burleson, Purgason, Layson

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Where is the Furlayson family from?

You can see how Furlayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlayson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Furlayson families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furlayson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Furlayson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Furlayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlayson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Furlayson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Furlayson. For the veterans among your Furlayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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