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Furniss Family History

Furniss Surname Meaning

English: variant of Furness.

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


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Where is the Furniss family from?

You can see how Furniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furniss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furniss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 600 Furniss families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Furniss's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Furniss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furniss 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 Furniss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furniss. 6% of Furniss men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Furniss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furniss were General Labourer and 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

  • Farmer
    6%
  • Window Cleaner
    5%
  • Solicitor
    5%
  • General Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Furniss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Furniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furniss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Furniss. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Furniss. For the veterans among your Furniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furniss lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Furniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Furniss in 1950 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furniss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furniss 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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