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Fiora Family History

Fiora 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: Flora, Fiore, Fiola, Fiori, Ford, Mora, Arora, Gioia, Mira, Fort

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Where is the Fiora family from?

You can see how Fiora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fiora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Fiora families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fiora's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fiora families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiora 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 Fiora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fiora. 34% of Fiora men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fiora women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fiora were Waiter and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Waiter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Fiora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fiora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiora 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Fiora. 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 199 military records available for the last name Fiora. For the veterans among your Fiora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiora lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Fiora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fiora in 1951 was 54, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiora 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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