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Firpo Family History

Firpo Name Meaning

Italian (northern): from the personal name Firpo a dialect variant of Filippo (see Philip ) associated with Liguria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pirro, Furio, Cerio, Giro, Mirto, Niro, Faro, Fino, Filo, Farro

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Where is the Firpo family from?

You can see how Firpo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firpo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 31 Firpo families living in California. This was about 70% of all the recorded Firpo's in USA. California had the highest population of Firpo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firpo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Firpo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firpo. 10% of Firpo men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Firpo women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firpo were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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
    10%
  • Bottler
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Firpo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firpo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Firpo. 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 364 military records available for the last name Firpo. For the veterans among your Firpo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firpo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Firpo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Firpo in 1963 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

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