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Fierst Family History

Fierst Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fürst (see Furst).

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


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Where is the Fierst family from?

You can see how Fierst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fierst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fierst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fierst family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fierst's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fierst families in 1891.
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What did your Fierst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fierst. 22% of Fierst men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fierst women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fierst were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Farm Helper
    23%
  • Farm Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Fierst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fierst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fierst 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Fierst. 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 329 military records available for the last name Fierst. For the veterans among your Fierst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fierst lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fierst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fierst in 1955 was 44, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fierst 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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