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Furgeon Family History

Furgeon 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: Surgeon, Turgeon, Furgeson, Dudgeon, Gudgeon, Sturgeon, Burgeson

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Where is the Furgeon family from?

You can see how Furgeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furgeon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Furgeon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Furgeon families living in Virginia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Furgeon's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Furgeon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furgeon 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 Furgeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mineur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Furgeon. 100% of Furgeon men worked as a Mineur.

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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 1921

  • Mineur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Furgeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furgeon 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Furgeon. 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 military records available for the last name Furgeon. For the veterans among your Furgeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furgeon lifespan?

Average Furgeon life expectancy in 1963 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furgeon 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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