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Furlough Family History

Furlough Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Farlow.

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


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Where is the Furlough family from?

You can see how Furlough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Furlough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Furlough families living in Mississippi. This was about 25% of all the recorded Furlough's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Furlough families in 1840.
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What did your Furlough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furlough. 44% of Furlough men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Furlough women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furlough were Owner Farmer and Laborer.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Porter
    6%
  • Owner Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    40%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Furlough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlough 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Furlough. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Furlough. For the veterans among your Furlough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furlough lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Furlough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Furlough in 1948 was 30, and 90 in 2004.

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