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Fira Family History

Fira 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: Mira, Cira, Fara, Fila, Fina, Lira, Ira, Fera, Fire, Ford

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Where is the Fira family from?

You can see how Fira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fira family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fira families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Fira families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fira's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fira families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fira 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 Fira ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Fira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fira 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Fira. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fira. For the veterans among your Fira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fira lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Fira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fira in 1961 was 52, and 39 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fira 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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