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Furdon Family History

Furdon Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Purdon, Ferdon, Burdon, Gordon, Furlong, Burden, Cardon, Huron

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Where is the Furdon family from?

You can see how Furdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furdon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Furdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Furdon families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Furdon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Furdon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furdon. 67% of Furdon men worked as a 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Furdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furdon 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Furdon. 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 98 military records available for the last name Furdon. For the veterans among your Furdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furdon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Furdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Furdon in 1965 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

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