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Furnivall Family History

Furnivall Surname Meaning

see Furnival.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Furnivall family from?

You can see how Furnivall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furnivall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Furnivall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Furnivall families living in Cheshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Furnivall's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Furnivall families in 1891.
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What did your Furnivall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furnivall. 100% of Furnivall men worked as a Domestic Servant and 87% of Furnivall 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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    7%

What Furnivall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Furnivall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furnivall 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Furnivall. 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 241 military records available for the last name Furnivall. For the veterans among your Furnivall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furnivall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Furnivall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Furnivall in 1967 was 80, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furnivall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furnivall 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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