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Filipek Family History

Filipek Surname Meaning

Czech (Filípek) and Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Filip from Greek Philippos (see Philip).

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


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Where is the Filipek family from?

You can see how Filipek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filipek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Filipek families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Filipek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Filipek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filipek 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 Filipek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filipek. 24% of Filipek men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Filipek women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Filipek were Carpenter and Typist.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Typist
    12%

What Filipek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Filipek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filipek 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Filipek. 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 652 military records available for the last name Filipek. For the veterans among your Filipek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filipek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Filipek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Filipek in 1961 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filipek 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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