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Firris Family History

Firris 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: Farris, Ferris, Morris, Harris, Idris, Norris, Firkins, Firmin

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Where is the Firris family from?

You can see how Firris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firris family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Firris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Firris families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Firris's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Firris families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Firris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firris 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Firris. 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 9 military records available for the last name Firris. For the veterans among your Firris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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