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Firlik Family History

Firlik 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: Bilik, Fairlie, Karlik, Firmin, Filip, Bialik, Orlik, Jirik, Kirlin

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Where is the Firlik family from?

You can see how Firlik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firlik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Firlik families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Firlik's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Firlik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firlik 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 Firlik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder and Shirt Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firlik. 20% of Firlik men worked as a Welder and 100% of Firlik women worked as a Shirt Finisher.

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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

  • Welder
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Tinsmith
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shirt Finisher
    100%

What Firlik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Firlik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firlik 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Firlik. 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 51 military records available for the last name Firlik. For the veterans among your Firlik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firlik lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Firlik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Firlik in 1957 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firlik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firlik 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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