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Fierens Family History

Fierens 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: Sieren, Lievens, Ferenc, Fierros, Ferenz, Freres, Siemens, Farrens

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Where is the Fierens family from?

You can see how Fierens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fierens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fierens family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fierens's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Fierens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fierens 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 Fierens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fierens. 100% of Fierens men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

What Fierens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Fierens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fierens 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Fierens. 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 Fierens. For the veterans among your Fierens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fierens lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Fierens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fierens in 1976 was 78, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fierens 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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