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Firkser Family History

Firkser 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: Fraser, Fieser, Ficker, Birkner, Kirker, Fiser, Kirksey, Dirksen

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Where is the Firkser family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firkser 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 Firkser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Raincoat Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Firkser. 100% of Firkser women worked as a Raincoat Machinist.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Raincoat Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Firkser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firkser 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Firkser. 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 37 military records available for the last name Firkser. For the veterans among your Firkser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firkser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Firkser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Firkser in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firkser 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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