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Furpless Family History

Furpless 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: Furness, Curless, Farless, Hurless, Burgess, Urness, Harless, Pless

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Where is the Furpless family from?

You can see how Furpless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furpless family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Furpless family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Furpless's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Furpless families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Furpless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furpless 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Furpless. 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 19 military records available for the last name Furpless. For the veterans among your Furpless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furpless lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1984, in the United States, Furpless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Furpless in 1962 was 50, and 72 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furpless 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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