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Furber Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English fourbour ‘furbisher of armor or weapons’ (Old French forbeor fourbeor furbeor) an occupational name for a polisher of metal.

In particular, it refers to someone employed by an armorer to put the finishing touches to his work.

This term highlights the craftsmanship and skills involved in the process of metal polishing during the medieval period.

The evolution of the word signifies the importance of such trades in the context of armor and weapon manufacturing.

As such, the role of the furbisher was crucial in ensuring the quality and functionality of armaments.

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


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You can see how Furber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Furber families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Furber families in 1911.
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What did your Furber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Furber. 85% of Furber men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    85%
  • Agent
    16%

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Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Furber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Furber in 1957 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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