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Furrer Family History

Furrer Surname Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name from the regional term furre ‘cleft in the ground’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Furrer family from?

You can see how Furrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Furrer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Furrer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Furrer families in 1891.
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What did your Furrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furrer. 100% of Furrer men worked as a Bank Clerk and 63% of Furrer 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

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    38%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Furrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furrer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Furrer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Furrer. For the veterans among your Furrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furrer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Furrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Furrer in 1951 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furrer 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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