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Furrh Family History

Furrh Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Furr or Farr.

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


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Where is the Furrh family from?

You can see how Furrh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furrh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Furrh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Furrh families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Furrh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Furrh families in 1891.
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What did your Furrh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furrh. 72% of Furrh men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Furrh women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furrh were Laborer and Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Furrh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Furrh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furrh 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Furrh. 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 222 military records available for the last name Furrh. For the veterans among your Furrh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furrh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Furrh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Furrh in 1964 was 84, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furrh 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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