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Furusawa Family History

Furusawa 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: Furukawa, Fukunaga, Furuya, Furuta, Fukuhara, Fujikawa, Kurokawa

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Where is the Furusawa family from?

You can see how Furusawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furusawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Furusawa families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furusawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Furusawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furusawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furusawa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Furusawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furusawa 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Furusawa. 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 36 military records available for the last name Furusawa. For the veterans among your Furusawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furusawa lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Furusawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Furusawa in 1997 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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