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Furshee Family History

Furshee 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: Forshee, Furse, Dunshee, Fooshee, Forsee, Foushee, Forshey, Foshee

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Where is the Furshee family from?

You can see how Furshee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furshee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Furshee families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Furshee families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Furshee's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Furshee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furshee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Furshee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furshee 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Furshee. 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 9 military records available for the last name Furshee. For the veterans among your Furshee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furshee lifespan?

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