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Furnis Family History

Furnis 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: Furnish, Furniss, Furnas, Curtis, Furness, Burns, Duris, Fornes

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Where is the Furnis family from?

You can see how Furnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Furnis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Furnis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Furnis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furnis 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 Furnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Blast Furnace Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furnis. 100% of Furnis men worked as a Blast Furnace Labourer and 67% of Furnis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Blast Furnace Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    17%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

What Furnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Furnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furnis 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Furnis. 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 197 military records available for the last name Furnis. For the veterans among your Furnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furnis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Furnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Furnis in 1961 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furnis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furnis 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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