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Furges Family History

Furges 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: Surges, Burges, Burger, Fries, Forbes, Burgess, Furness, Borges

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Where is the Furges family from?

You can see how Furges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furges family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Furges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Furges family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Furges's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furges 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 Furges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furges. 100% of Furges men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Furges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furges 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Furges. 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 31 military records available for the last name Furges. For the veterans among your Furges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furges lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Furges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Furges in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furges 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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