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Furtad Family History

Furtad 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: Furtado, Furtaw, Furtak, Furman, Furth, Kurta, Austad, Hurtado

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Where is the Furtad family from?

You can see how Furtad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furtad family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Furtad families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Furtad family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Furtad's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Furtad families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furtad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furtad ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Furtad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furtad 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Furtad. 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 7 military records available for the last name Furtad. For the veterans among your Furtad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furtad lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Furtad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Furtad in 1991 was 65, and 84 in 1999.

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