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Furrie Family History

Furrie 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: Currie, Murrie, Ferrie, Ferrier, Burrier, Norrie, Furse, Corrie

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Where is the Furrie family from?

You can see how Furrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Furrie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Furrie families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Furrie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Furrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furrie 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 Furrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furrie. 60% of Furrie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Furrie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furrie were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Furrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Furrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furrie 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Furrie. 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 108 military records available for the last name Furrie. For the veterans among your Furrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furrie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Furrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Furrie in 1966 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furrie 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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