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Faik Family History

Faik 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: Fair, Fail, Falk, Fait, Faix, Fain, Fank, Naik, Faia, Haik

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Where is the Faik family from?

You can see how Faik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Faik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Faik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Faik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Faik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faik. 60% of Faik men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Faik women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Faik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faik 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Faik. 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 148 military records available for the last name Faik. For the veterans among your Faik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1977, in the United States, Faik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Faik in 1962 was 62, and 67 in 1977.

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