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Firminger Family History

Firminger Surname Meaning

see Furminger.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Firminger family from?

You can see how Firminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firminger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Firminger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Firminger families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Firminger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Firminger families in 1891.
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What did your Firminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Firminger. 50% of Firminger men worked as a Gardener and 76% of Firminger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firminger were Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Firminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firminger 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Firminger. 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 227 military records available for the last name Firminger. For the veterans among your Firminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firminger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Firminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Firminger in 1962 was 73, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firminger 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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