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Furbass Family History

Furbass 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: Furness, Urbas, Furbush, Forbess, Furniss, Furnas, Furbish, Grass

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Where is the Furbass family from?

You can see how Furbass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furbass family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Furbass family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Furbass's in USA. California had the highest population of Furbass families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furbass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Furbass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furbass 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Furbass. 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 97 military records available for the last name Furbass. For the veterans among your Furbass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furbass lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Furbass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Furbass in 1969 was 83, and 67 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furbass 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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