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Furne Family History

Furne 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: Furse, Furner, Furney, Fure, Furno, Furze, Burne, Turner, Carne

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Where is the Furne family from?

You can see how Furne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Furne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Furne family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Furne's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Furne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furne. 50% of Furne men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Furne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furne 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Furne. 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 70 military records available for the last name Furne. For the veterans among your Furne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Furne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Furne in 1962 was 81, and 79 in 2001.

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