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Furs Family History

Furs 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: Ours, Furse, Fuss, Furr, Furst, Fors, Jurs, Fure, Fuhs, Fuls

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Where is the Furs family from?

You can see how Furs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Furs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Furs families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Furs's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Furs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furs. 31% of Furs men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
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Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Furs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furs 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Furs. 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 53 military records available for the last name Furs. For the veterans among your Furs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furs lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Furs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Furs in 1953 was 29, and 47 in 2001.

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