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Fierra Family History

Fierra 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: Fierro, Sierra, Ferra, Vierra, Serra, Guerra, Ferry, Figura, Vieira

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Where is the Fierra family from?

You can see how Fierra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fierra family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fierra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Fierra families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Fierra's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Fierra families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fierra 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 Fierra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fierra. 100% of Fierra men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Fierra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Fierra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fierra 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Fierra. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fierra. For the veterans among your Fierra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fierra lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fierra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fierra in 1969 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fierra 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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