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Firsk Family History

Firsk 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: Fisk, First, Fink, Firth, Furse, Fiske, Fish, Birk, Furst, Forst

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Where is the Firsk family from?

You can see how Firsk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firsk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Firsk families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Firsk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Firsk families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Firsk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firsk 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Firsk. 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 3 military records available for the last name Firsk. For the veterans among your Firsk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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