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Furbee Family History

Furbee Name Meaning

Altered form of English Furby .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Furber, Ferree, Gurnee, Farlee, Curlee, Cumbee, Bugbee, Buzbee, Duree

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Where is the Furbee family from?

You can see how Furbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furbee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Furbee families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furbee's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Furbee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furbee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Furbee. 50% of Furbee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Glove Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Furbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furbee 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Furbee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 761 military records available for the last name Furbee. For the veterans among your Furbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furbee lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Furbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Furbee in 1952 was 26, and 68 in 2004.

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