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Furmage Family History

Furmage Surname Meaning

English (Dorset): nickname from Old French fourmage ‘cheese’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Furmage family from?

You can see how Furmage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furmage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Furmage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Furmage families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Furmage's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furmage families in 1891.
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What did your Furmage ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furmage. 34% of Furmage men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Furmage women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furmage were Coal Hewer Below G and Old Age Pensioner.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Colliers Helper Below Ground Heavy Work
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Coal Hewer Below G
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Furmage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furmage 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Furmage. 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 184 military records available for the last name Furmage. For the veterans among your Furmage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furmage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Furmage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Furmage in 1966 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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