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Firmstone Family History

Firmstone Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): most probably from Middle English firme son ‘first-born son’ with intrusive -t- due to the influence of habitational names ending in -ton. Early examples such as John Furmson (1664 in Ellesmere Shropshire) support this hypothesis.

Origin as a habitational name from Furmiston in Dumfriesshire Scotland is also possible but no early examples in Scotland have been found.

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


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Where is the Firmstone family from?

You can see how Firmstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firmstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Firmstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Firmstone families living in Staffordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Firmstone's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Firmstone families in 1891.
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What did your Firmstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Firmstone. 50% of Firmstone men worked as a Labourer and 85% of Firmstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firmstone were Labourer Public Work and Apartmenthouse Keeper.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Labourer Public Work
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Apartmenthouse Keeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Firmstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firmstone 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Firmstone. 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 228 military records available for the last name Firmstone. For the veterans among your Firmstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firmstone lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Firmstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Firmstone in 1964 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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