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Furmer Family History

Furmer 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: Farmer, Furber, Fulmer, Furer, Furner, Furrer, Turner, Burger, Summer

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Where is the Furmer family from?

You can see how Furmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Furmer families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Furmer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Furmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furmer 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 Furmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties Un was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Furmer. 100% of Furmer women worked as a Domestic Duties Un.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties Un
    100%

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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Furmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furmer 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 Furmer. 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 69 military records available for the last name Furmer. For the veterans among your Furmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furmer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furmer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furmer

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