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Furneaux Family History

Furneaux Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from either of two places in Normandy called Fourneaux ‘(the) furnaces’ one in Manche the other in Calvados.

Compare Furnace and Furnell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Furneaux family from?

You can see how Furneaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furneaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Furneaux families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 186 Furneaux families living in Devon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Furneaux's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Furneaux families in 1891.
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What did your Furneaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furneaux. 50% of Furneaux men worked as a Bricklayer and 74% of Furneaux women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furneaux were Farmer and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Cook
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Furneaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furneaux 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Furneaux. 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 744 military records available for the last name Furneaux. For the veterans among your Furneaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furneaux lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Furneaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Furneaux in 1958 was 52, and 66 in 2004.

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