History of your Surname
Get access to Furtwengler family records.Start a free trial

Furtwengler Family History

Furtwengler 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: Wengler, Curtsinger, Tengler, Fengler, Tendler, Fringer, Fortner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Furtwengler family from?

You can see how Furtwengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furtwengler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Furtwengler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Furtwengler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Furtwengler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Furtwengler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furtwengler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furtwengler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Childrens Nurse was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Furtwengler. 100% of Furtwengler women worked as a Childrens Nurse. .

View Census Data for Furtwengler | Data not to scale

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

England shown, United States data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Childrens Nurse
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Furtwengler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Furtwengler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furtwengler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Furtwengler

Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Furtwengler. 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.

View all Furtwengler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 114 military records available for the last name Furtwengler. For the veterans among your Furtwengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Furtwengler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Furtwengler family history

Discover More

What is the average Furtwengler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Furtwengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Furtwengler in 1956 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furtwengler

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Furtwengler family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Furtwengler last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial