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Fierriar Family History

Fierriar Surname 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: Ferrier, Ferrar, Farrar, Perrier, Ferraz, Berrier, Ferrick, Ferrara

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Where is the Fierriar family from?

You can see how Fierriar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fierriar family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Fierriar families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fierriar's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Fierriar families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Fierriar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fierriar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fierriar. 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 Fierriar. For the veterans among your Fierriar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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