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Firbank Family History

Firbank Surname Meaning

from Firbank (Westm) recorded as Frithebenk in 1230.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Firbank family from?

You can see how Firbank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firbank family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Firbank families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Firbank families living in Durham. This was about 42% of all the recorded Firbank's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Firbank families in 1891.
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What did your Firbank 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 Firbank. 50% of Firbank men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 88% of Firbank women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firbank were Cotton Weaver and Cotton Weaver.

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    50%
  • Cotton Weaver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Firbank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firbank 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Firbank. 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 135 military records available for the last name Firbank. For the veterans among your Firbank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firbank lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Firbank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Firbank in 1967 was 66, and 74 in 1991.

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