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Furtek Family History

Furtek 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: Furtak, Turek, Furth, Forte, Furse, Furber, Futter, Bartek, Zurek

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Where is the Furtek family from?

You can see how Furtek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furtek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Furtek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Furtek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Furtek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furtek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furtek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furtek. 60% of Furtek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Furtek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furtek were Clerk and Laundress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%
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What Furtek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Furtek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furtek 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Furtek. 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 472 military records available for the last name Furtek. For the veterans among your Furtek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furtek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Furtek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Furtek in 1963 was 80, and 71 in 2003.

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