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Fiering Family History

Fiering 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: Viering, Giering, Fleming, Spiering, Frieling, Fearing, Fehring

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Where is the Fiering family from?

You can see how Fiering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiering family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fiering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Fiering family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiering's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fiering families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Fiering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiering 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Fiering. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 307 military records available for the last name Fiering. For the veterans among your Fiering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiering lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fiering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fiering in 1966 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiering 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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