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Firtha Family History

Firtha 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: Firth, Wirth, Furth, Wirta, Martha, Forth, Farha, Bertha, Fortna

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Where is the Firtha family from?

You can see how Firtha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firtha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Firtha family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Firtha's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Firtha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firtha 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 Firtha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Firtha. 100% of Firtha women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Firtha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Firtha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firtha 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Firtha. 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 6 military records available for the last name Firtha. For the veterans among your Firtha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firtha lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Firtha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Firtha in 1986 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firtha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firtha 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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