Furton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Furton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Furton family

Profession Census Frequency
Coal Miner Hewer 6
Plasterer 3
Buffer Silver Work 3
Bricklayer Apprentice 2
General Labourer 2
Ship Wright 2
Iron Moulder 2
Frame Work Knitter 2
Chain Warper (mill) 1
Coal Hewer 1
Colliery Surface Labourer Above Ground 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Cotton Winder 1
Dressmaker 1
General Servant 1
Glass Dealer 1
Grocer 1
Living On Own Means 1
Manager 1
Painter 1
Plasterers Apprentice 1
Plumber 1
Roller Carner Mill 1
Salesman 1
Timber Salesman 1

Furton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Fortune 57% 7,620
2 Fortin 67% 553
3 Forton 83% 503
4 Furton 100% 494
5 Farton 83% 184
6 Forten 67% 136

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The surname Furton is the 4th most popular variant of Fortune.

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