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Furford Family History

Furford 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: Fulford, Burford, Hurford, Dunford, Harford, Buford, Huxford, Duford

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furford 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 Furford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furford. 100% of Furford women worked as a Housework.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Furford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furford 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 Furford. 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 8 military records available for the last name Furford. For the veterans among your Furford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Furford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Furford in 1967 was 49, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furford 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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