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Furz Family History

Furz 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: Furr, Lurz, Fure, Kurz, Furze, Wurz, Fury, Fu, Turk, Ford

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Where is the Furz family from?

You can see how Furz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Furz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Furz family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Furz's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Furz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furz 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 136 census records available for the last name Furz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furz 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Furz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Furz. For the veterans among your Furz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Furz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Furz in 1975 was 57, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furz 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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