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Feilke Family History

Feilke 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: Beilke, Faille, Feige, Feil, Eike, Belke, Hilke, Oelke, Fiske, Faile

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Where is the Feilke family from?

You can see how Feilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feilke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Feilke families living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Feilke's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Feilke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feilke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feilke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Feilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feilke 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Feilke. 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 110 military records available for the last name Feilke. For the veterans among your Feilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feilke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Feilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Feilke in 1961 was 29, and 48 in 2003.

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