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Firher Family History

Firher 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: Fisher, Risher, Farmer, Finger, Fishel, Freer, Richer, Fichter

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Where is the Firher family from?

You can see how Firher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Firher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Firher families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Firher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Firher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Firher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firher 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Firher. 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 10 military records available for the last name Firher. For the veterans among your Firher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firher lifespan?

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