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Furbur Family History

Furbur 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: Furber, Furr, Furby, Farber, Surber, Furer, Furner, Furbush, Forbus

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Where is the Furbur family from?

You can see how Furbur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furbur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Furbur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Furbur families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Furbur's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Furbur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furbur 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 Furbur ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furbur. 100% of Furbur men worked as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and 100% of Furbur 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chartered Quantity Surveyor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Furbur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Furbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furbur 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Furbur. 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 68 military records available for the last name Furbur. For the veterans among your Furbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furbur lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Furbur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Furbur in 1962 was 64, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furbur 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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