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Furnas Family History

Furnas Surname Meaning

Variant of Furness.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Furnas family from?

You can see how Furnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furnas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Furnas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Furnas families living in Cumberland. This was about 27% of all the recorded Furnas's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Furnas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furnas 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 Furnas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furnas. 40% of Furnas men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Furnas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furnas were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Furnas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Furnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furnas 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Furnas. 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 671 military records available for the last name Furnas. For the veterans among your Furnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furnas lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Furnas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Furnas in 1942 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furnas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furnas 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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