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Furniss Family History

Furniss Name Meaning

English: variant of Furness .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Furnish, Curtiss, Furnas, Forness, Ferriss, Durnil, Purkiss, Burriss

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Where is the Furniss family from?

You can see how Furniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furniss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furniss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Furniss families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Furniss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Furniss families in 1911.
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What did your Furniss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nun were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Furniss. 72% of Furniss men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Furniss women worked as a Nun. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nun
    100%
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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Furniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furniss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Furniss. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Furniss. For the veterans among your Furniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furniss lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Furniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Furniss in 1950 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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