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Furling Family History

Furling 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: Furlong, Burling, Curling, Farling, Durling, Harling, Darling

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Where is the Furling family from?

You can see how Furling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Furling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Furling families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Furling's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Furling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furling 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 Furling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Furling. 100% of Furling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Furling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furling 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Furling. 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 112 military records available for the last name Furling. For the veterans among your Furling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furling lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Furling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Furling in 1969 was 79, and 72 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furling 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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