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Fierman Family History

Fierman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fairman. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Firman

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fierman family from?

You can see how Fierman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fierman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fierman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Fierman families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fierman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fierman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fierman 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 Fierman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fierman. 25% of Fierman men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Fierman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fierman were Laborer and 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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    31%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Fierman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fierman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fierman 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Fierman. 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 241 military records available for the last name Fierman. For the veterans among your Fierman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fierman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fierman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fierman in 1956 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fierman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fierman 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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