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Fuhrey Family History

Fuhrey 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: Fuhrer, Furey, Furrey, Audrey, Fahey, Fairey, Fuhr, Surrey, Furby

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Where is the Fuhrey family from?

You can see how Fuhrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuhrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fuhrey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fuhrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fuhrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuhrey 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 46 census records available for the last name Fuhrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuhrey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fuhrey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fuhrey. For the veterans among your Fuhrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuhrey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fuhrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fuhrey in 1960 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuhrey 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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