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Furnell Family History

Furnell Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Furneaux. alternatively perhaps a variant of Farnell. Compare Funnell.

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


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Where is the Furnell family from?

You can see how Furnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 116 Furnell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Furnell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Furnell families in 1891.
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What did your Furnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furnell. 16% of Furnell men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Furnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furnell were General Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Heavy Worker General Labou
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • General Farm Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Furnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Furnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furnell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Furnell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Furnell. For the veterans among your Furnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furnell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Furnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Furnell in 1953 was 24, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furnell 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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