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Firtion Family History

Firtion 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: Fitton, Kirton, Firmin, Forton, Girton, Irion, Fillion, Fortson

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Where is the Firtion family from?

You can see how Firtion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firtion family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Firtion families living in Connecticut. This was about 80% of all the recorded Firtion's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Firtion families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firtion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Firtion ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Firtion ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Firtion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firtion 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Firtion. 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 33 military records available for the last name Firtion. For the veterans among your Firtion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firtion lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Firtion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Firtion in 1965 was 80, and 91 in 2002.

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