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Furrison Family History

Furrison Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Marrison, Orrison, Larrison, Burnison, Harrison, Morrison, Frison

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Where is the Furrison family from?

You can see how Furrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furrison family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Furrison family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Furrison's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Furrison families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Furrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furrison 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Furrison. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Furrison. For the veterans among your Furrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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