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Filkas Family History

Filkas 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: Filas, Vilas, Filkins, Farkas, Milas, Silas, Milks, Zilka, Fila

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Where is the Filkas family from?

You can see how Filkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Filkas family living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Filkas's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Filkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filkas 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 36 census records available for the last name Filkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filkas 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Filkas. 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 military records available for the last name Filkas. For the veterans among your Filkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filkas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Filkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Filkas in 1967 was 62, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filkas 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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