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Firner Family History

Firner 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: Finner, Birner, Finer, Kirner, Hirner, Forner, Farner, Furner, Ferner

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Where is the Firner family from?

You can see how Firner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Firner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Firner family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Firner's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Firner families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Firner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firner 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Firner. 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 43 military records available for the last name Firner. For the veterans among your Firner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Firner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Firner in 1964 was 75, and 43 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firner 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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