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Furbey Family History

Furbey Surname Meaning

see Firby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Furbey family from?

You can see how Furbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Furbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Furbey families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furbey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Furbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furbey 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 Furbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Furbey. 78% of Furbey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Daily Domestic Work
    23%

What Furbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Furbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furbey 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Furbey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Furbey. For the veterans among your Furbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furbey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Furbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Furbey in 1977 was 79, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furbey 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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