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Furmidge Family History

Furmidge Surname Meaning

see Furmage.

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


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Where is the Furmidge family from?

You can see how Furmidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furmidge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Furmidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Furmidge families living in Hampshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Furmidge's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Furmidge families in 1891.
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What did your Furmidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Stone Labourer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furmidge. 100% of Furmidge men worked as an Iron Stone Labourer (heavy Worker) and 86% of Furmidge 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Stone Labourer (heavy Worker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • House Wife
    8%
  • Tailoress
    8%

What Furmidge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Furmidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furmidge 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Furmidge. 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 118 military records available for the last name Furmidge. For the veterans among your Furmidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furmidge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Furmidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Furmidge in 1967 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furmidge 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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