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Furney Family History

Furney Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Furneaux. It may sometimes have been confused with Furness; the two names have variants in common.

(see Furnace).

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


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Where is the Furney family from?

You can see how Furney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Furney families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Furney's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Furney families in 1891.
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What did your Furney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furney. 100% of Furney men worked as a Labourer and 92% of Furney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Smallware Weaver
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Furney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furney 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Furney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Furney. For the veterans among your Furney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furney lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Furney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Furney in 1946 was 21, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furney 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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