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Furn Family History

Furn 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: Furr, Fern, Fure, Furno, Zurn, Hurn, Fury, Burn, Fu, Horn

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Where is the Furn family from?

You can see how Furn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Furn families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Furn's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Furn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Furn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Furn. 100% of Furn 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Furn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furn 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Furn. 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 574 military records available for the last name Furn. For the veterans among your Furn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Furn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Furn in 1966 was 73, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furn 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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