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Furlie Family History

Furlie 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: Currie, Fairlie, Furse, Burlin, Forgie, Sorlie, Curlin, Durie, Furlan

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Where is the Furlie family from?

You can see how Furlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furlie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Furlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Furlie families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Furlie's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Furlie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Daylabor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furlie. 100% of Furlie men worked as a Daylabor. .

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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

  • Daylabor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Furlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furlie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Furlie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Furlie. For the veterans among your Furlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furlie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Furlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Furlie in 1967 was 75, and 85 in 2001.

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