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Faiks Family History

Faiks 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: Fails, Fries, Banks, Faas, Rais, Fair, Fail, Falk, Farkas, Mains

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Where is the Faiks family from?

You can see how Faiks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faiks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faiks family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Faiks's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Faiks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faiks 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 38 census records available for the last name Faiks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faiks 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Faiks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Faiks. For the veterans among your Faiks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faiks lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Faiks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Faiks in 1969 was 78, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faiks 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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