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Firvin Family History

Firvin 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: Firmin, Irvin, Girvin, Kirvin, Marvin, Firkins, Mirkin, Irwin, Frein

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Where is the Firvin family from?

You can see how Firvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firvin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Firvin family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Firvin's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Firvin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firvin 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 Firvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Firvin. 100% of Firvin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Firvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firvin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Firvin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Firvin. For the veterans among your Firvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firvin lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firvin

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