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Firstley Family History

Firstley 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: Fistler, Kirtley, Hartley, Forster, Parsley, Worsley, Nissley

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Where is the Firstley family from?

You can see how Firstley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firstley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Firstley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Firstley families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Firstley's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Firstley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firstley 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 31 census records available for the last name Firstley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firstley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Firstley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Firstley. For the veterans among your Firstley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firstley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Firstley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Firstley in 1970 was 85, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firstley 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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