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Feirst Family History

Feirst 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: Feist, First, Ferst, Geist, Furst, Forst, Hirst, Gerst, Hearst, Herst

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Where is the Feirst family from?

You can see how Feirst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feirst family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Feirst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Feirst family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feirst's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Feirst families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feirst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Feirst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feirst 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Feirst. 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 9 military records available for the last name Feirst. For the veterans among your Feirst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feirst lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Feirst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Feirst in 1995 was 90, and 102 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feirst 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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