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Firnbach Family History

Firnbach 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: Birnbach, Fernbach, Dernbach, Finch, Fiandaca, Fischbach, Urbach

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Where is the Firnbach family from?

You can see how Firnbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firnbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Firnbach families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Firnbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Firnbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firnbach 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 Firnbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Firnbach. 100% of Firnbach men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

What Firnbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Firnbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firnbach 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Firnbach. 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 90 military records available for the last name Firnbach. For the veterans among your Firnbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firnbach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Firnbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Firnbach in 1969 was 73, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firnbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firnbach 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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