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Firlie Family History

Firlie 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: Fairlie, Firmin, Forgie, Pirnie, Sorlie, File, Filice, Filip, Billie

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Where is the Firlie family from?

You can see how Firlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firlie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Firlie families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there was 1 Firlie family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Firlie's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Firlie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firlie 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 104 census records available for the last name Firlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firlie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Firlie. 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 27 military records available for the last name Firlie. For the veterans among your Firlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firlie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Firlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Firlie in 1958 was 51, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firlie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firlie 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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