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Firsch Family History

Firsch 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: Hirsch, Kirsch, Fisch, Fersch, Forsch, Fitch, Bursch, Birch, Dorsch

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Where is the Firsch family from?

You can see how Firsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Firsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Firsch family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Firsch's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Firsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firsch 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 Firsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firsch. 34% of Firsch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Firsch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firsch were Salesman and Private Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Private Secretary
    50%

What Firsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Firsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firsch 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Firsch. 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 67 military records available for the last name Firsch. For the veterans among your Firsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firsch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Firsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Firsch in 1972 was 77, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firsch 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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