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Fuhrmann Family History

Fuhrmann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Middle High German vuorman German Fuhrmann ‘carter driver’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fuhrmann family from?

You can see how Fuhrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuhrmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuhrmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fuhrmann families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Fuhrmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fuhrmann families in 1891.
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What did your Fuhrmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fuhrmann. 50% of Fuhrmann 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
    50%
  • Refugee Seeking Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Fuhrmann. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Fuhrmann. For the veterans among your Fuhrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuhrmann lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fuhrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fuhrmann in 1944 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuhrmann 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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