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Furnier Family History

Furnier 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: Fournier, Furner, Turnier, Turner, Ferrier, Burrier, Freier, Furber

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Where is the Furnier family from?

You can see how Furnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furnier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Furnier families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Furnier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furnier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furnier 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 Furnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furnier. 43% of Furnier men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Furnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Furnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furnier 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Furnier. 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 268 military records available for the last name Furnier. For the veterans among your Furnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furnier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Furnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Furnier in 1961 was 49, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furnier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furnier 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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