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Filkens Family History

Filkens 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: Filkins, Tilkens, Wilkens, Firkins, Filene, Mickens, Files, Fickes

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Where is the Filkens family from?

You can see how Filkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Filkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Filkens families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Filkens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Filkens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Filkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filkens 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Filkens. 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 32 military records available for the last name Filkens. For the veterans among your Filkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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