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Firkey Family History

Firkey 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: Pirkey, Kirkey, Birkey, Fickey, Forkey, Kirkley, Farley, Hiskey

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Where is the Firkey family from?

You can see how Firkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firkey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Firkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Firkey family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Firkey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Firkey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firkey 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 182 census records available for the last name Firkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firkey 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 Firkey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Firkey. For the veterans among your Firkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firkey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Firkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Firkey in 1967 was 63, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firkey 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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