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Furia Family History

Furia Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname for an irascible man from furia ‘fury’ ‘rage’.

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


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Where is the Furia family from?

You can see how Furia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Furia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Furia family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Furia's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Furia families in 1911.
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What did your Furia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furia. 18% of Furia men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Furia women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furia were Painter 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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    25%
  • Plier
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Furia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Furia. 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 359 military records available for the last name Furia. For the veterans among your Furia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furia lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Furia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Furia in 1957 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furia 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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