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Fierre Family History

Fierre 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: Pierre, Fierro, Ferre, Fierke, Fierce, Ferry, Herre, Pierce, Ferro

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Where is the Fierre family from?

You can see how Fierre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fierre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Fierre families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Fierre family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fierre's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fierre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fierre 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 91 census records available for the last name Fierre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fierre 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Fierre. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fierre. For the veterans among your Fierre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fierre lifespan?

Average Fierre life expectancy in 1973 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fierre 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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