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Furrell Family History

Furrell Surname Meaning

from Middle English forel furel ‘sheath case’(Old French forrel fourrel)perhaps a nickname for a user maker or seller of these.

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


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Where is the Furrell family from?

You can see how Furrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Furrell families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Furrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furrell families in 1891.
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What did your Furrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Furrell. 80% of Furrell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Furrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furrell 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Furrell. 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 213 military records available for the last name Furrell. For the veterans among your Furrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furrell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Furrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Furrell in 1968 was 56, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furrell 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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