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Fieker Family History

Fieker 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: Fieser, Ficker, Fieger, Dieker, Rieker, Sieker, Bieker, Fieber

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Where is the Fieker family from?

You can see how Fieker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fieker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fieker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Fieker families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Fieker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fieker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fieker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fieker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Fieker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fieker 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Fieker. 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 134 military records available for the last name Fieker. For the veterans among your Fieker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fieker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fieker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fieker in 1965 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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