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Fike Family History

Fike Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Feick.

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


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Where is the Fike family from?

You can see how Fike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fike family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Fike families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fike's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fike families in 1891.
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What did your Fike ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fike. 21% of Fike men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Fike women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fike were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Fike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fike 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Fike. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Fike. For the veterans among your Fike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fike lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fike in 1945 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fike 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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