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Furnald Family History

Furnald 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: Fernald, Furnari, Furnace, Fornal, Durnal, Furnas, Burnard, Arnold

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Where is the Furnald family from?

You can see how Furnald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furnald family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Furnald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Furnald families living in Maine. This was about 44% of all the recorded Furnald's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Furnald families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furnald 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 Furnald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furnald. 34% of Furnald men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Furnald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Furnald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furnald 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Furnald. 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 310 military records available for the last name Furnald. For the veterans among your Furnald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furnald lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Furnald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Furnald in 1960 was 58, and 56 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furnald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furnald 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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