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Furgess Family History

Furgess 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: Burgess, Furness, Urness, Curless, Jurgens, Surges, Burress, Forbess

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Where is the Furgess family from?

You can see how Furgess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furgess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Furgess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Furgess families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Furgess's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furgess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furgess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Furgess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furgess 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Furgess. 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 26 military records available for the last name Furgess. For the veterans among your Furgess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furgess lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Furgess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Furgess in 1966 was 62, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furgess 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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