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Firnberg Family History

Firnberg 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: Finberg, Birnberg, Froberg, Forberg, Freberg, Kornberg, Winberg

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Where is the Firnberg family from?

You can see how Firnberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firnberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Firnberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Firnberg families living in Louisiana. This was about 91% of all the recorded Firnberg's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Firnberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Firnberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firnberg 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Firnberg. 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 21 military records available for the last name Firnberg. For the veterans among your Firnberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firnberg lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Firnberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Firnberg in 1976 was 82, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firnberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firnberg 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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