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Fimke Family History

Fimke 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: Limke, Fiske, Ficke, Fike, Finke, Pike, Humke, Finne, Fink, Finkle

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Where is the Fimke family from?

You can see how Fimke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fimke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fimke families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fimke's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fimke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Fimke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fimke 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fimke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fimke. For the veterans among your Fimke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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