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Firzlaff Family History

Firzlaff 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: Ratzlaff, Butzlaff, Tetzlaff, Sielaff, Pritzlaff, Wenzlaff, Retzlaff

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Where is the Firzlaff family from?

You can see how Firzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firzlaff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Firzlaff families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Firzlaff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Firzlaff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firzlaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Firzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Firzlaff. 100% of Firzlaff men 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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Firzlaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Firzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firzlaff 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Firzlaff. 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 Firzlaff. For the veterans among your Firzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firzlaff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Firzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Firzlaff in 1952 was 41, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firzlaff 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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