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Furry Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Furey or possibly of Farry a variant of Ferry .

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


Similar surnames: Fury, Burry, Furrey, Farry, Murry, Curry, Gurry, Ferry, Flurry, Berry

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Where is the Furry family from?

You can see how Furry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Furry families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Furry families in 1840.
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What did your Furry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furry. 20% of Furry men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Furry women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furry were Machinist and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Furry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furry 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Furry. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Furry. For the veterans among your Furry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furry lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Furry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Furry in 1958 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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