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Furlett Family History

Furlett 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: Curlett, Burkett, Flett, Burgett, Follett, Gurnett, Frett, Bullett

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Where is the Furlett family from?

You can see how Furlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Furlett families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Furlett's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Furlett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furlett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Furlett 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 Furlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlett 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Furlett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Furlett. For the veterans among your Furlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furlett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Furlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Furlett in 1975 was 81, and 85 in 2001.

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