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Furmon Family History

Furmon 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: Furman, Furlong, Forman, Farman, Huron, Burson, Curzon, Kurman

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Where is the Furmon family from?

You can see how Furmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furmon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Furmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Furmon family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Furmon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Furmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Switchboard Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furmon. 100% of Furmon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Furmon women worked as a Switchboard Operator. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Switchboard Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Furmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furmon 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Furmon. 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 40 military records available for the last name Furmon. For the veterans among your Furmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furmon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Furmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Furmon in 1969 was 54, and 64 in 2003.

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