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Firley Family History

Firley 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: Farley, Finley, Fairley, Filley, Figley, Kirley, Barley, Varley

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Where is the Firley family from?

You can see how Firley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Firley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Firley families living in British Columbia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Firley's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Firley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firley 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 Firley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firley. 34% of Firley men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Firley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firley were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Servant
    23%

What Firley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Firley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firley 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Firley. 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 228 military records available for the last name Firley. For the veterans among your Firley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Firley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Firley in 1963 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firley 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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