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Furtis Family History

Furtis 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: Curtis, Kurtis, Burtis, Duris, Martis, Artis, Furth, Purvis, Fertig

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Where is the Furtis family from?

You can see how Furtis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furtis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Furtis families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furtis's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Furtis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furtis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furtis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Furtis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furtis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Furtis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Furtis. For the veterans among your Furtis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furtis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Furtis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Furtis in 1967 was 49, and 72 in 1995.

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