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Furis Family History

Furis 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: Duris, Juris, Furio, Faris, Furia, Boris, Fries, Paris, Idris, Curtis

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Where is the Furis family from?

You can see how Furis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Furis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Furis families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Furis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furis 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 Furis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furis. 43% of Furis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Chipper
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Furis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Furis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furis 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Furis. 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 26 military records available for the last name Furis. For the veterans among your Furis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Furis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Furis in 1963 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furis 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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