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Furnigs Family History

Furnigs 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: Furniss, Furness, Furnish, Furnas, Fries, Curtis, Burns, Duris

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Where is the Furnigs family from?

You can see how Furnigs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furnigs family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Furnigs families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Furnigs's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Furnigs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furnigs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Furnigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furnigs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Furnigs. 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 military records available for the last name Furnigs. For the veterans among your Furnigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furnigs 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furnigs

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