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Fek Family History

Fek Name 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: Fei, Fey, Fee, Feo, Feck, Bek, Sek, Few, Fok, Ek

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Where is the Fek family from?

You can see how Fek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Fek families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fek's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fek. 100% of Fek women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Fek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fek 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Fek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fek. For the veterans among your Fek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fek lifespan?

Average Fek life expectancy in 1968 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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