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Furlonger Family History

Furlonger Surname Meaning

From Middle English furlonger furlanger ‘dweller by the furlong’ (see Furlong). It was used as an alternative to the synonymous Middle English atte Furlong and belongs to a type of name particularly common in Surrey and Sussex in which -er was added to a topographical term.

For a competitive runner from a derivative of Middle English furlang furlong ‘foot race’ + -er. This may explain the example below but there is no evidence for its survival as a modern surname.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Furlonger family from?

You can see how Furlonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlonger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Furlonger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Furlonger families living in Surrey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Furlonger's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Furlonger families in 1891.
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What did your Furlonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furlonger. 45% of Furlonger men worked as a Gardener and 83% of Furlonger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furlonger were Hot Water Fitter and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    45%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Hot Water Fitter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Furlonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlonger 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Furlonger. 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 317 military records available for the last name Furlonger. For the veterans among your Furlonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furlonger lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Furlonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Furlonger in 1989 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

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