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Firman Family History

Firman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Firmin.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a carter from Yiddish dialect fir ‘vehicle cart’ + man ‘man’

(compare Furman).

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


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Where is the Firman family from?

You can see how Firman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Firman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 142 Firman families living in Suffolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Firman's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Firman families in 1891.
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What did your Firman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Firman. 16% of Firman men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Firman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firman were Bricklayer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Firman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firman 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 Firman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Firman. For the veterans among your Firman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Firman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Firman in 1953 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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