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Furem Family History

Furem 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: Furer, Furey, Fure, Turek, Uren, Fuse, Buren, Fuhrer, Furth, Kure

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Furem ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Furem ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Furem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furem 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Furem. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Furem. For the veterans among your Furem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furem lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1995, in the United States, Furem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Furem in 1956 was 74, and 77 in 1995.

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