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Firger Family History

Firger 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: Finger, Fieger, Ferger, Birger, Fisher, Burger, Berger, Farmer

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Where is the Firger family from?

You can see how Firger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Firger family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Firger's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Firger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firger 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 64 census records available for the last name Firger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Firger. 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 10 military records available for the last name Firger. For the veterans among your Firger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firger lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Firger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Firger in 1978 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firger 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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