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Firko Family History

Firko 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: Sirko, Firpo, Ferko, Hirko, Virgo, Misko, Fink, Perko, Mirto, Firth

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Where is the Firko family from?

You can see how Firko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Firko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Firko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Firko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firko 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 112 census records available for the last name Firko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firko 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Firko. 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 55 military records available for the last name Firko. For the veterans among your Firko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Firko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Firko in 1964 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firko 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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