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Firrel Family History

Firrel 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: Farrel, Ferrel, Farren, Fishel, Carrel, Fiegel, Finkel, Zirkel

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Where is the Firrel family from?

You can see how Firrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firrel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Firrel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Firrel families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Firrel's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Firrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Firrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firrel 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 Firrel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Firrel. For the veterans among your Firrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firrel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Firrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Firrel in 1972 was 77, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firrel 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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