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Firebaugh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Feuerbach .

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


Similar surnames: Himebaugh, Fishbaugh, Farabaugh, Linebaugh, Orebaugh, Turnbaugh

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Where is the Firebaugh family from?

You can see how Firebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firebaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Firebaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Firebaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Firebaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Firebaugh families in 1840.
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What did your Firebaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firebaugh. 30% of Firebaugh men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Firebaugh women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firebaugh were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    39%
  • Teacher
    31%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Firebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firebaugh 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Firebaugh. 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 867 military records available for the last name Firebaugh. For the veterans among your Firebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firebaugh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Firebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Firebaugh in 1959 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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