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Furminger Family History

Furminger Surname Meaning

from Old French fromagier formagier ‘maker or seller of cheese’. For the intrusive -n- compare Messenger.

See also Furmage.

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


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Where is the Furminger family from?

You can see how Furminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furminger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Furminger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Furminger families living in Kent. This was about 45% of all the recorded Furminger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Furminger families in 1891.
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What did your Furminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, News Vender and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furminger. 34% of Furminger men worked as a News Vender and 96% of Furminger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furminger were Tractor Driver and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • News Vender
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Tractor Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Furminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furminger 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Furminger. 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 483 military records available for the last name Furminger. For the veterans among your Furminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furminger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Furminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Furminger in 1974 was 74, and 81 in 2000.

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