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Firnekas Family History

Firnekas 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: Furness, Farkas, Fornes, Ornelas, Ferneau, Farnes, Finnegan, Figueras

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Where is the Firnekas family from?

You can see how Firnekas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firnekas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Firnekas family living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Firnekas's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Firnekas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Firnekas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firnekas 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Firnekas. 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 16 military records available for the last name Firnekas. For the veterans among your Firnekas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firnekas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Firnekas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Firnekas in 1967 was 72, and 19 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firnekas 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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