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Firecoat Family History

Firecoat 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: Fivecoat, Fremont, Fireman, Fineout, Freitag, Record, Prescott

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Where is the Firecoat family from?

You can see how Firecoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firecoat family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Firecoat families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Firecoat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Firecoat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firecoat 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 54 census records available for the last name Firecoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firecoat 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 Firecoat. 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 7 military records available for the last name Firecoat. For the veterans among your Firecoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firecoat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firecoat 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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