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Federken Family History

Federken 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: Federer, Federman, Feddersen, Pedersen, Federle, Federoff, Sterken

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Where is the Federken family from?

You can see how Federken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Federken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Federken families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Federken family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Federken's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Federken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Federken 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 29 census records available for the last name Federken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Federken 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Federken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Federken. For the veterans among your Federken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Federken lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Federken 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Federken

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