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Fiker Family History

Fiker Surname 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: Filer, Kiker, Ficker, Wiker, Finer, Eiker, Fier, Fifer, Piker, Fiser

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Where is the Fiker family from?

You can see how Fiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fiker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fiker families living in Tennessee. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fiker's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Fiker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiker 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 Fiker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fiker. 46% of Fiker men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Fiker women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fiker were Salesman and Home Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Teacher
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Home Work
    16%

What Fiker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Fiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiker 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fiker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Fiker. For the veterans among your Fiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Fiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fiker in 1963 was 75, and 96 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fiker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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