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Firges Family History

Firges 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: Fries, Forbes, Finger, Borges, Fergus, Fornes, Gorges, Forge, Fiegel

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Where is the Firges family from?

You can see how Firges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Firges family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Firges's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Firges families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Firges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firges 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Firges. 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 10 military records available for the last name Firges. For the veterans among your Firges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firges lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Firges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Firges in 1978 was 79, and 56 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firges 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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