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Firmani Family History

Firmani 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: Firman, Forman, Farman, Furman, Fairman, Virani, Firmin, Mirman

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Where is the Firmani family from?

You can see how Firmani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firmani family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Firmani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Firmani families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Firmani's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Firmani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firmani 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 Firmani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Firmani. 50% of Firmani men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Blacksmith
    50%

What Firmani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Firmani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firmani 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Firmani. 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 87 military records available for the last name Firmani. For the veterans among your Firmani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firmani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Firmani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Firmani in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firmani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firmani 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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