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Fir Family History

Fir 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: Fair, Mir, Fier, Bir, Fix, Fire, Sir, Ji, Qiu, Li

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Where is the Fir family from?

You can see how Fir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fir family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fir family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Fir's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fir families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fir 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 Fir ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fir 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Fir. 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 71 military records available for the last name Fir. For the veterans among your Fir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fir lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Fir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fir in 1963 was 73, and 93 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fir 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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