This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Furedy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Furedy Family History

Furedy 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: Furey, Purdy, Fereday, Furby, Freda, Frey, Urey, Frede, Furer, Furney

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Furedy family from?

You can see how Furedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furedy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Furedy families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Furedy family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furedy's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Furedy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furedy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Furedy ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Furedy | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Furedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Furedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furedy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Furedy

Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Furedy. 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.

View all Furedy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Furedy. For the veterans among your Furedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Furedy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Furedy family history

Discover More

What is the average Furedy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Furedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Furedy in 1964 was 72, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furedy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furedy 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Furedy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial