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Firkus Family History

Firkus Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Wirkus. This surname is very rare in Poland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Firkus family from?

You can see how Firkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Firkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Firkus families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Firkus's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Firkus families in 1911.
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What did your Firkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firkus. 46% of Firkus men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Firkus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firkus were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Firkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Firkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firkus 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Firkus. 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 266 military records available for the last name Firkus. For the veterans among your Firkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firkus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Firkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Firkus in 1965 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firkus 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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