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Furphy Family History

Furphy Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Foirbhithe ‘descendant of Foirbthe’ a personal name meaning ‘complete perfect or old’.

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


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Where is the Furphy family from?

You can see how Furphy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furphy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Furphy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Furphy families living in Lancashire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Furphy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Furphy families in 1891.
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What did your Furphy ancestors do for a living?

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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Furphy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furphy 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Furphy. 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 403 military records available for the last name Furphy. For the veterans among your Furphy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furphy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Furphy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Furphy in 1966 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furphy 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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