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Firneisen Family History

Firneisen 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: Findeisen, Ringeisen, Arnesen, Reisen, Neisen, Greisen, Cornelsen

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Where is the Firneisen family from?

You can see how Firneisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firneisen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Firneisen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Firneisen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Firneisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firneisen 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 14 census records available for the last name Firneisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firneisen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Firneisen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Firneisen. For the veterans among your Firneisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firneisen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Firneisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Firneisen in 1973 was 76, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firneisen 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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