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Firke Family History

Firke 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: Fiske, Birke, Fierke, Ficke, Fire, Fike, Finke, Pike, Force, Berke

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Where is the Firke family from?

You can see how Firke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Firke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Firke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Firke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Firke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Firke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Firke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firke 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Firke. 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 24 military records available for the last name Firke. For the veterans among your Firke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Firke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Firke in 1975 was 81, and 91 in 1993.

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