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Fur Family History

Fur 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: Fu, Tur, Fuhr, Bur, Furr, Zur, Sur, Fure, Fury, Hur

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Where is the Fur family from?

You can see how Fur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fur family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Fur families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fur's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Fur families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fur. 40% of Fur men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fur 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fur. 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 111,000 military records available for the last name Fur. For the veterans among your Fur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fur lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Fur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fur in 1978 was 52, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fur 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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