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Furhman Family History

Furhman 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: Furman, Forman, Farman, Kurman, Frohman, Burman, Froman, Burgman

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Where is the Furhman family from?

You can see how Furhman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furhman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Furhman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Furhman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Furhman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Furhman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furhman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furhman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furhman. 35% of Furhman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Furhman women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furhman were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Family
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Furhman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furhman 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Furhman. 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 152 military records available for the last name Furhman. For the veterans among your Furhman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furhman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Furhman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Furhman in 1964 was 54, and 54 in 2004.

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