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Fierke Family History

Fierke Surname Meaning

North German: nickname of uncertain origin a byname for the Devil in Pomerania Holstein Hamburg and Bremen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fierke family from?

You can see how Fierke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fierke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fierke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Fierke families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fierke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fierke families in 1880.
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What did your Fierke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fierke. 54% of Fierke men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Polisher
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Inspector
    16%

What Fierke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Fierke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fierke 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Fierke. 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 286 military records available for the last name Fierke. For the veterans among your Fierke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fierke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fierke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fierke in 1951 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fierke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fierke 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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