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Fuhring Family History

Fuhring 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: Fehring, Luhring, Fearing, Fruhling, Nehring, Gehring, Fehling

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Where is the Fuhring family from?

You can see how Fuhring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuhring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuhring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fuhring families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fuhring's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fuhring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuhring 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 297 census records available for the last name Fuhring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuhring 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Fuhring. 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 167 military records available for the last name Fuhring. For the veterans among your Fuhring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuhring lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Fuhring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fuhring in 1968 was 64, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuhring

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuhring 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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