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Fierson Family History

Fierson 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: Pierson, Rierson, Frierson, Ferson, Person, Merson, Iverson, Reierson

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Where is the Fierson family from?

You can see how Fierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fierson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fierson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fierson families living in Louisiana. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fierson's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fierson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fierson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Fierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fierson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fierson. 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 58 military records available for the last name Fierson. For the veterans among your Fierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fierson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fierson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fierson in 1967 was 74, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fierson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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