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Faykus Family History

Faykus 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: Malkus, Farkas, Backus, Barkus, Bayus, Markus, Balkus, Dapkus, Faus

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Where is the Faykus family from?

You can see how Faykus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faykus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faykus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Faykus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Faykus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Faykus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faykus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Faykus. 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 38 military records available for the last name Faykus. For the veterans among your Faykus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faykus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Faykus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Faykus in 1968 was 47, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faykus 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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