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Fiero Family History

Fiero Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Fierro. Americanized form of German Führer (see Fuhrer). Compare Fero.

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


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Where is the Fiero family from?

You can see how Fiero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiero family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fiero families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Fiero families living in New York. This was about 96% of all the recorded Fiero's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fiero families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiero 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 Fiero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fiero. 32% of Fiero men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fiero women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fiero were Watchman and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Watchman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fiero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiero 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Fiero. 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 818 military records available for the last name Fiero. For the veterans among your Fiero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiero lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fiero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fiero in 1954 was 39, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiero 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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