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Firme Family History

Firme Name 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: Fire, Farmer, Force, Finne, Forge, Firth, Wire, Forte, Fine, Farm

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Where is the Firme family from?

You can see how Firme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firme family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Firme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Firme families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Firme's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Firme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Firme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wood Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Firme. 50% of Firme men worked as a Wood Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Wood Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Firme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Firme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firme 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Firme. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Firme. For the veterans among your Firme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firme lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Firme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Firme in 1967 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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