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Furline Family History

Furline 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: Furlong, Burling, Carline, Burlin, Burbine, Curlin, Furlan, Curling

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Where is the Furline family from?

You can see how Furline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furline family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Furline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Furline families living in Tennessee. This was about 58% of all the recorded Furline's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Furline families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stripper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furline. 58% of Furline men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Furline women worked as a Stripper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stripper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Furline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furline 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Furline. 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 50 military records available for the last name Furline. For the veterans among your Furline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furline lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Furline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Furline in 1967 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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