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Furye Family History

Furye 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: Furse, Fure, Frye, Furze, Fury, Rye, Bury, Force, Fuse, Dury

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Where is the Furye family from?

You can see how Furye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furye family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Furye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Furye families living in Devon. This was about 58% of all the recorded Furye's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Furye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furye 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 Furye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Furye. 100% of Furye 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Furye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Furye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furye 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Furye. 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 14 military records available for the last name Furye. For the veterans among your Furye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furye lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Furye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Furye in 1971 was 64, and 70 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furye 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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