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Firo Family History

Firo 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: Fico, Giro, Faro, Fero, Biro, Fino, Firpo, Miro, Filo, Niro

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Where is the Firo family from?

You can see how Firo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Firo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Firo families living in Louisiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Firo's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Firo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firo 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 Firo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Firo. 100% of Firo men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Firo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Firo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firo 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Firo. 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 22 military records available for the last name Firo. For the veterans among your Firo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Firo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Firo in 1972 was 55, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firo 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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