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Filchak Family History

Filchak 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: Fincham, Wilczak, Filak, Sinchak, Fitch, Pilch, Finch, Zilch, Felch

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Where is the Filchak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filchak 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 Filchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filchak. 100% of Filchak men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Filchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Filchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filchak 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Filchak. 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 48 military records available for the last name Filchak. For the veterans among your Filchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filchak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Filchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Filchak in 1969 was 71, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filchak 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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