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Furchess Family History

Furchess 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: Funchess, Furches, Furness, Funches, Burgess, Marchese, Fulcher

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Where is the Furchess family from?

You can see how Furchess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furchess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Furchess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Furchess families living in Delaware. This was about 75% of all the recorded Furchess's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Furchess families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Furchess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furchess 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Furchess. 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 13 military records available for the last name Furchess. For the veterans among your Furchess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furchess lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Furchess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Furchess in 1971 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furchess 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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