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Fierk Family History

Fierk 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: Fier, Fierke, Fiero, Fiers, Lier, Fleck, Field, Mier, Berk, Bier

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Where is the Fierk family from?

You can see how Fierk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fierk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fierk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Fierk families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fierk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fierk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fierk 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 Fierk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fierk. 100% of Fierk women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Fierk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Fierk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fierk 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Fierk. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fierk. For the veterans among your Fierk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fierk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Fierk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fierk in 1969 was 94, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fierk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fierk 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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