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Fikenscher Family History

Fikenscher 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: Kerscher, Fischer, Fleischer, Liebscher, Hielscher, Fincher, Fisher

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Where is the Fikenscher family from?

You can see how Fikenscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fikenscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fikenscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fikenscher families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Fikenscher's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Fikenscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fikenscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fikenscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fikenscher. 100% of Fikenscher women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Fikenscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Fikenscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fikenscher 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Fikenscher. 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 160 military records available for the last name Fikenscher. For the veterans among your Fikenscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fikenscher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Fikenscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fikenscher in 1969 was 68, and 88 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fikenscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fikenscher 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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