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Furzey Family History

Furzey Name Meaning

see Forsey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Furey, Furney, Furze, Furrey, Murley, Turley, Gurley, Curley, Durley

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Where is the Furzey family from?

You can see how Furzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furzey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Furzey families living in Dorset. This was about 45% of all the recorded Furzey's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Furzey families in 1891.
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What did your Furzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furzey. 100% of Furzey men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Furzey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Furzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furzey 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Furzey. 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 26 military records available for the last name Furzey. For the veterans among your Furzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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