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Furbee Family History

Furbee Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Furby.

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


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Where is the Furbee family from?

You can see how Furbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furbee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Furbee families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Furbee's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Furbee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furbee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Furbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furbee. 31% of Furbee men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Furbee women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furbee were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Furbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Furbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furbee 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Furbee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 761 military records available for the last name Furbee. For the veterans among your Furbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furbee lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Furbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Furbee in 1952 was 26, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furbee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furbee 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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