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Furger Family History

Furger 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: Burger, Furber, Ferger, Furer, Furner, Furrer, Turner, Berger, Fuller

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Where is the Furger family from?

You can see how Furger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Furger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Furger families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Furger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Furger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furger. 15% of Furger men worked as a Bartender. .

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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

  • Bartender
    15%
  • Merchant
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%
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What Furger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Furger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furger 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Furger. 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 76 military records available for the last name Furger. For the veterans among your Furger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Furger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Furger in 1969 was 84, and 69 in 2004.

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