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Fikany Family History

Fikany 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: Finan, Fiano, Filan, Mikan, Kang, Fang, Frank, Fan, Jiang, Kan

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Where is the Fikany family from?

You can see how Fikany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fikany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fikany family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fikany's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Fikany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fikany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fikany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fikany. 60% of Fikany men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fikany 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Sales Man
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Fikany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Fikany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fikany 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fikany. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fikany. For the veterans among your Fikany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fikany lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fikany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fikany in 1964 was 80, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fikany 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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