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Falik Family History

Falik 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: Malik, Falk, Falin, Salik, Balik, Galik, Halik, Palik, Falck, Falla

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Where is the Falik family from?

You can see how Falik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Falik families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Falik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Falik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falik. 29% of Falik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Falik women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Falik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Falik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falik 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Falik. 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 120 military records available for the last name Falik. For the veterans among your Falik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falik lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Falik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Falik in 1961 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

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