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Firsich Family History

Firsich 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: Hirsch, Kirsch, Fisch, Fersch, Forsch, Eirich, Rich, Burich, Milich

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Where is the Firsich family from?

You can see how Firsich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firsich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Firsich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Firsich family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Firsich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Firsich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firsich 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 Firsich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firsich. 36% of Firsich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Firsich 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Cabinet Maker
    30%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Firsich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Firsich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firsich 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Firsich. 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 116 military records available for the last name Firsich. For the veterans among your Firsich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firsich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Firsich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Firsich in 1961 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firsich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firsich 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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