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Firnett Family History

Firnett 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: Garnett, Barnett, Minett, Arnett, Gurnett, Carnett, Frett, Birkett

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Where is the Firnett family from?

You can see how Firnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Firnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Firnett families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Firnett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Firnett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Firnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firnett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Firnett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Firnett. For the veterans among your Firnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firnett lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Firnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Firnett in 1976 was 67, and 69 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firnett 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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