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Furber Family History

Furber Name Meaning

English: from Middle English fourbour ‘furbisher of armor or weapons’ (Old French forbeor fourbeor furbeor) an occupational name for a polisher of metal in particular someone employed by an armorer to put the finishing touches to his work.

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


Similar surnames: Furner, Turner, Fuller, Farmer, Burger, Arber, Furse, Barber, Fuhrer

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Where is the Furber family from?

You can see how Furber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Furber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Furber families living in Shropshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Furber's in United Kingdom. Shropshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Furber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Furber. 13% of Furber men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 74% of Furber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furber were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    13%
  • Cowman
    10%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Farm Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Furber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furber 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Furber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, 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 Furber. For the veterans among your Furber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furber lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Furber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Furber in 1957 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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