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Faykosh Family History

Faykosh 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: Gaydosh, Kakos, Makos, Farkas, Markos, Fash, Fabish, Baksh, Bartosh

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Where is the Faykosh family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faykosh 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 Faykosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faykosh. 100% of Faykosh men 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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Faykosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faykosh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Faykosh. 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 23 military records available for the last name Faykosh. For the veterans among your Faykosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faykosh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Faykosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Faykosh in 1954 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

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