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Filkenstein Family History

Filkenstein 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: Falkenstein, Finkelstein, Gallenstein, Eisenstein, Silberstein

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Where is the Filkenstein family from?

You can see how Filkenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filkenstein family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Filkenstein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Filkenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Filkenstein families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Filkenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filkenstein 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Filkenstein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Filkenstein. For the veterans among your Filkenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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