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Fursleton Family History

Fursleton 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: Burston, Hurston, Fullerton, Cureton, Forston, Fulton, Fuston

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Where is the Fursleton family from?

You can see how Fursleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fursleton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Fursleton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fursleton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fursleton families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fursleton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Fursleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fursleton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fursleton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fursleton. For the veterans among your Fursleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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