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Furen Family History

Furen 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: Uren, Buren, Duren, Furer, Furey, Ouren, Fure, Muren, Foren, Turek

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Where is the Furen family from?

You can see how Furen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Furen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Furen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Furen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Furen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furen 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Furen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Furen. For the veterans among your Furen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Furen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Furen in 1968 was 55, and 41 in 2004.

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