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Fuher Family History

Fuher Surname 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: Fuhrer, Fuhr, Feher, Furer, Uher, Fisher, Huber, Usher, Fuller, Fuse

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Where is the Fuher family from?

You can see how Fuher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fuher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Fuher families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fuher's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fuher families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Fuher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuher. 25% of Fuher men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fuher women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fuher were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Fuher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fuher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuher 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Fuher. 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 100 military records available for the last name Fuher. For the veterans among your Fuher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fuher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fuher in 1962 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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