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Firrell Family History

Firrell Surname Meaning

see Fairhall.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Firrell family from?

You can see how Firrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Firrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Firrell family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Firrell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Firrell families in 1911.
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What did your Firrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firrell. 60% of Firrell men worked as a Labor and 50% of Firrell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firrell were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Firrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Firrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firrell 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Firrell. 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 111 military records available for the last name Firrell. For the veterans among your Firrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firrell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Firrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Firrell in 1961 was 34, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firrell 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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