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Firks Family History

Firks Surname Meaning

variant of Firk with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Firks family from?

You can see how Firks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Firks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Firks families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Firks's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Firks families in 1891.
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What did your Firks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firks. 38% of Firks men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Firks women worked as a Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Dentist
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Firks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Firks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firks 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Firks. 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 308 military records available for the last name Firks. For the veterans among your Firks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firks lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Firks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Firks in 1956 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firks 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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