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Furell Family History

Furell 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: Futrell, Durell, Burell, Fell, Burrell, Orrell, Abrell, Purcell

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Where is the Furell family from?

You can see how Furell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Furell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Furell families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Furell's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Furell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furell. 100% of Furell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Furell women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Furell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Furell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Furell. 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 39 military records available for the last name Furell. For the veterans among your Furell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Furell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Furell in 1977 was 71, and 96 in 1994.

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