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Origins of the Furtado surname

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About the Furtados

We have a total number of 234 records for people with the last name Furtado.

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Where do most Furtados live?

In 1921, most Furtados lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Furtados

How common is your surname?

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We have 95 records for the Furtado surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Furtados most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Furtados.

What are the most common Furtado first names?

  • Manuel
  • Joseph
  • Maria
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Furtados

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Furtados in 1921
Dress Maker

1

Gentleman

1

Independent

1

Living At Home

1

Living On Own Means

1

Common Male occupations for Furtados in 1921
Farm Hands

13

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

10

Shipping And Receiving Clerks

5

Semiskilled Warehousing

4

Unskilled Construction Occupations

4

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