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Firgens Family History

Firgens 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: Firkins, Mergens, Jergens, Jurgens, Virgen, Fergen, Hargens, Figgins

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Where is the Firgens family from?

You can see how Firgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firgens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Firgens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Firgens families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Firgens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Firgens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firgens 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 Firgens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Firgens. 67% of Firgens 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Firgens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Firgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firgens 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Firgens. 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 48 military records available for the last name Firgens. For the veterans among your Firgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firgens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Firgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Firgens in 1965 was 66, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firgens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firgens 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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