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Firsher Family History

Firsher 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: Fisher, Risher, Forster, Fishel, Bircher, Flesher, Finster, Fieser

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Where is the Firsher family from?

You can see how Firsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firsher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Firsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Firsher family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Firsher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Firsher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firsher 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 97 census records available for the last name Firsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firsher 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Firsher. 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 28 military records available for the last name Firsher. For the veterans among your Firsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firsher lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Firsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Firsher in 1990 was 65, and 32 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firsher 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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