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Fihrer Family History

Fihrer 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: Fuhrer, Fahrer, Fisher, Finger, Fichter, Filler, Filer, Fieser

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Where is the Fihrer family from?

You can see how Fihrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fihrer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fihrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fihrer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fihrer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fihrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fihrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fihrer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Fihrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fihrer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fihrer. 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 49 military records available for the last name Fihrer. For the veterans among your Fihrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fihrer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Fihrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fihrer in 1973 was 59, and 80 in 1999.

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