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Furbershaw Family History

Furbershaw 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: Burdeshaw, Kershaw, Furber, Robertshaw, Habersham, Renshaw, Forshaw

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Where is the Furbershaw family from?

You can see how Furbershaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furbershaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Furbershaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Furbershaw families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Furbershaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Furbershaw families in 1880.
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What did your Furbershaw ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Furbershaw ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Furbershaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furbershaw 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Furbershaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Furbershaw. For the veterans among your Furbershaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furbershaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Furbershaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Furbershaw in 1966 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

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