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Fierce Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Fürst (see Furst ) and possibly also of Flemish Fiers .

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


Similar surnames: Fierke, Tierce, Bierle, Giere, Gerde, Lerch, Fiene, Fiege, Fleece

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Where is the Fierce family from?

You can see how Fierce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fierce family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fierce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Fierce families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fierce's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fierce families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fierce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fierce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fierce. 31% of Fierce men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Fierce women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fierce were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Labor
    10%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fierce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fierce 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Fierce. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fierce. For the veterans among your Fierce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fierce lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fierce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fierce in 1944 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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