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Filke Family History

Filke 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: Hilke, Fiske, File, Wilke, Ficke, Milke, Fike, Silke, Finke, Falke

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Where is the Filke family from?

You can see how Filke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Filke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Filke family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Filke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Filke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Filke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filke 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Filke. 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 27 military records available for the last name Filke. For the veterans among your Filke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filke lifespan?

Average Filke life expectancy in 1965 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filke 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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