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Fuhres Family History

Fuhres 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, Fahrer, Burres, Suhre, Furer, Furey, Uhles, Fares

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Where is the Fuhres family from?

You can see how Fuhres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuhres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fuhres family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fuhres's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Fuhres families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Fuhres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuhres 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fuhres. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fuhres. For the veterans among your Fuhres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuhres lifespan?

Average Fuhres life expectancy in 1963 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuhres 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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