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Firn Family History

Firn Surname Meaning

see Fearn.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Firn family from?

You can see how Firn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Firn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Firn family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Firn's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Firn families in 1911.
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What did your Firn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firn. 100% of Firn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Firn women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Firn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Firn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firn 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Firn. 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 731 military records available for the last name Firn. For the veterans among your Firn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Firn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Firn in 1962 was 71, and 44 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firn 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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