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Furns Family History

Furns 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: Burns, Furno, Furnas, Ferns, Turns, Furness, Duris, Buras, Fornes

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Where is the Furns family from?

You can see how Furns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furns family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Furns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Furns families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furns's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Furns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furns 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 Furns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furns. 100% of Furns women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Furns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furns 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Furns. 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 10 military records available for the last name Furns. For the veterans among your Furns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furns lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Furns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Furns in 1969 was 89, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furns 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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