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Furty Family History

Furty 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: Furth, Furby, Furey, Murty, Furry, Fury, Bury, Fort, Dury, Jury

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Where is the Furty family from?

You can see how Furty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furty family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Furty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Furty family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Furty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furty ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Furty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furty 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Furty. 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 2 military records available for the last name Furty. For the veterans among your Furty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furty lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Furty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Furty in 1976 was 69, and 96 in 1999.

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