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Firnkes Family History

Firnkes 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: Fornes, Finkel, Farnes, Fickes, Finken, Kirkes, Fikes, Birkes, Firkus

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Where is the Firnkes family from?

You can see how Firnkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firnkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Firnkes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Firnkes families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Firnkes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Firnkes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Firnkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firnkes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Firnkes. 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 30 military records available for the last name Firnkes. For the veterans among your Firnkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firnkes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1988, in the United States, Firnkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Firnkes in 1947 was 50, and 64 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firnkes 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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