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Fuhry Family History

Fuhry 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: Fuhr, Furry, Fury, Bury, Dury, Jury, Ferry, Aubry, Fuhrer, Autry

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Where is the Fuhry family from?

You can see how Fuhry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuhry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuhry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Fuhry families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fuhry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fuhry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuhry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fuhry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fuhry. 100% of Fuhry men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Fuhry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Fuhry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuhry 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Fuhry. 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 125 military records available for the last name Fuhry. For the veterans among your Fuhry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuhry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Fuhry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fuhry in 1964 was 69, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuhry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuhry 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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