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Furtas Family History

Furtas 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: Furtaw, Furtak, Furnas, Curtis, Buras, Farkas, Furman, Furth, Kuras

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Where is the Furtas family from?

You can see how Furtas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furtas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Furtas families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Furtas's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Furtas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furtas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furtas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Furtas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furtas 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Furtas. 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 18 military records available for the last name Furtas. For the veterans among your Furtas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furtas lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Furtas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Furtas in 1993 was 78, and 73 in 1995.

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