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Furfar Family History

Furfar 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: Furfaro, Furman, Farrar, Farfan, Furber, Furr, Fulfer, Furlan

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Where is the Furfar family from?

You can see how Furfar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furfar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Furfar families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Furfar family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furfar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Furfar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Furfar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furfar 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Furfar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Furfar. For the veterans among your Furfar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furfar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1999, in the United States, Furfar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Furfar in 1955 was 61, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furfar 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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