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Firson Family History

Firson 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: Forson, Farson, Ferson, Filson, Parson, Sibson, Lipson, Person

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Where is the Firson family from?

You can see how Firson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Firson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Firson family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Firson's in USA. California had the highest population of Firson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Firson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firson 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 Firson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Firson. For the veterans among your Firson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firson lifespan?

Average Firson life expectancy in 1977 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firson 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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