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Firek Family History

Firek 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: Ficek, Fire, Sirek, Turek, Fink, Borek, Firth, Wire, Fine, Witek

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Where is the Firek family from?

You can see how Firek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Firek families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Firek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Firek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Firek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firek 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Firek. 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 154 military records available for the last name Firek. For the veterans among your Firek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Firek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Firek in 1957 was 59, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firek 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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