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Filka Family History

Filka 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: Zilka, Fila, Bilka, Filla, Villa, Falla, Vila, Lipka, Falk, Wilk

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Where is the Filka family from?

You can see how Filka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Filka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Filka families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Filka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Filka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filka 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 Filka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Filka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filka 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Filka. 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 47 military records available for the last name Filka. For the veterans among your Filka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Filka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Filka in 1968 was 74, and 81 in 1999.

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