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Furdey Family History

Furdey 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: Furey, Furney, Furrey, Burden, Murley, Turley, Gurley, Curley, Durley

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Where is the Furdey family from?

You can see how Furdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furdey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Furdey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Furdey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Furdey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furdey 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 17 census records available for the last name Furdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furdey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Furdey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Furdey. For the veterans among your Furdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furdey lifespan?

Average Furdey life expectancy in 1998 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furdey 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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