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Firmin Family History

Firmin Surname Meaning

French English and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the (Old) French personal name Firmin from Latin Firminus a diminutive of firmus ‘firm resolute’ borne by several early Christian saints including two bishops of Amiens of the 3rd and 4th centuries.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Firmin family from?

You can see how Firmin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firmin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Firmin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Firmin families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Firmin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Firmin families in 1891.
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What did your Firmin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Firmin. 20% of Firmin men worked as an Incapacitated and 81% of Firmin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firmin were Lorry Driver and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Milk Roundsman
    10%
  • Horseman On Farm
    10%
  • Lorry Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

What Firmin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Firmin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firmin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Firmin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Firmin. For the veterans among your Firmin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firmin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Firmin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Firmin in 1960 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firmin 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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