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Firden Family History

Firden 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: Virden, Birden, Harden, Carden, Farren, Norden, Burden, Linden

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Where is the Firden family from?

You can see how Firden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Firden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Firden families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Firden's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Firden families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firden 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 Firden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Commercial Artist
    100%

What Firden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Firden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firden 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Firden. 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 34 military records available for the last name Firden. For the veterans among your Firden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Firden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Firden in 1962 was 64, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firden 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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