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Furry Family History

Furry Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Furey or possibly of Farry a variant of Ferry.

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


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Where is the Furry family from?

You can see how Furry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 75 Furry families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Furry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Furry families in 1911.
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What did your Furry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Furry. 80% of Furry men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Furry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furry 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Furry. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Furry. For the veterans among your Furry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furry lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Furry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Furry in 1958 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Furry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furry 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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