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Furiness Family History

Furiness 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: Furness, Urness, Burtness, Forness, Furniss, Burness, Friess, Fries

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Where is the Furiness family from?

You can see how Furiness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furiness family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Furiness families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furiness's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Furiness families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furiness 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 16 census records available for the last name Furiness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furiness 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Furiness. 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 Furiness. For the veterans among your Furiness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furiness lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Furiness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Furiness in 1986 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furiness 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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