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Firmey Family History

Firmey 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: Farmer, Farley, Finley, Finney, Fairley, Fairey, Forney, Farney

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Where is the Firmey family from?

You can see how Firmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firmey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Firmey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Firmey families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Firmey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Firmey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Firmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firmey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Firmey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Firmey. For the veterans among your Firmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firmey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firmey 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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