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Furby Family History

Furby Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places in North and East Yorkshire named Firby.

It is derived from the Old Danish personal name Frithi.

The second part of the name comes from the Old Norse word bȳ, which means 'farm settlement'.

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


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Where is the Furby family from?

You can see how Furby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Furby families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Furby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furby families in 1891.
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What did your Furby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furby. 34% of Furby men worked as a Carpenter and 82% of Furby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furby were Motor Driver mechanic and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Gas Fitter
    34%
  • Motor Driver mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • School Teacher
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Furby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furby 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Furby. 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 819 military records available for the last name Furby. For the veterans among your Furby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furby lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Furby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Furby in 1957 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furby 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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