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Furson Family History

Furson 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: Burson, Forson, Fuson, Farson, Ferson, Curson, Burston, Parson

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Where is the Furson family from?

You can see how Furson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Furson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Furson families living in Kentucky. This was about 71% of all the recorded Furson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Furson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Unable were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furson. 100% of Furson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Furson women worked as an Unable. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Unable
    100%
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Furson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Furson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Furson. For the veterans among your Furson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Furson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Furson in 1978 was 54, and 85 in 1979.

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