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Furfey Family History

Furfey 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, Durfey, Murley, Turley, Gurley, Curley, Durley

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Where is the Furfey family from?

You can see how Furfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furfey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Furfey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Furfey family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furfey's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Furfey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furfey 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 Furfey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furfey. 100% of Furfey men worked as a Dentist and 100% of Furfey women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dentist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Furfey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Furfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furfey 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Furfey. 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 93 military records available for the last name Furfey. For the veterans among your Furfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furfey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Furfey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Furfey in 1966 was 65, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furfey 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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