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Furrow Family History

Furrow Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Farrow (see Farrar).

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


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Where is the Furrow family from?

You can see how Furrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Furrow families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Furrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Furrow families in 1891.
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What did your Furrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Furrow. 100% of Furrow 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Furrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furrow 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Furrow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Furrow. For the veterans among your Furrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furrow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Furrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Furrow in 1956 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furrow 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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