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Firesheets Family History

Firesheets 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: Freiheit, Dickensheets, Frechette, Freshley, Breshears, Sheets

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Where is the Firesheets family from?

You can see how Firesheets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firesheets family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Firesheets families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Firesheets families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Firesheets's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Firesheets families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Firesheets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firesheets 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Firesheets. 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 67 military records available for the last name Firesheets. For the veterans among your Firesheets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firesheets lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Firesheets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Firesheets in 1963 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firesheets 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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