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Furel Family History

Furel 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: Furer, Furey, Durel, Fure, Burel, Borel, Turek, Uren, Fuse, Turkel

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Where is the Furel family from?

You can see how Furel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Furel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Furel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Furel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Furel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furel 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 Furel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furel. 100% of Furel men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Furel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Furel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furel 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Furel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Furel. For the veterans among your Furel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furel lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Furel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Furel in 1986 was 90, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furel 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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