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Furmann Family History

Furmann 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, Fuhrmann, Forman, Farman, Bermann, Karmann, Kurman, Ruhmann

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Where is the Furmann family from?

You can see how Furmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Furmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Furmann families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Furmann's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Furmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furmann. 100% of Furmann men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Furmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Furmann. 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 269 military records available for the last name Furmann. For the veterans among your Furmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furmann lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Furmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Furmann in 1971 was 25, and 51 in 1999.

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