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Furay Family History

Furay 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: Duray, Furby, Turay, Furey, Fray, Furry, Fury, Gray, Ray, Mura

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Where is the Furay family from?

You can see how Furay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Furay families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Furay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Furay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furay 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 Furay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furay. 29% of Furay men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    29%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Telephone Operator
    15%

What Furay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Furay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furay 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Furay. 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 241 military records available for the last name Furay. For the veterans among your Furay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Furay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Furay in 1957 was 46, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furay 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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