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Furzer Family History

Furzer Surname Meaning

from Middle English furs firs ‘furze’ (Old English fyrs) + heuere ‘hewer cutter’ (compare Hewer).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Furzer family from?

You can see how Furzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Furzer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Furzer families living in Somerset. This was about 48% of all the recorded Furzer's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Furzer families in 1891.
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What did your Furzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furzer. 50% of Furzer men worked as a Postman and 75% of Furzer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furzer were Bricklayer and 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

  • Postman
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Shirt Machinist
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Furzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furzer 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Furzer. 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 199 military records available for the last name Furzer. For the veterans among your Furzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furzer lifespan?

Average Furzer life expectancy in 1970 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furzer 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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