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Furmeaux Family History

Furmeaux 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: Furman, Comeaux, Breaux, Ferneau, Meaux, Reaux, Bordeaux, Primeaux

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Where is the Furmeaux family from?

You can see how Furmeaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furmeaux family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Furmeaux families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Furmeaux families living in Hampshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Furmeaux's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Furmeaux families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Furmeaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furmeaux 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Furmeaux. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Furmeaux. For the veterans among your Furmeaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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