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Firtek Family History

Firtek 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: Piatek, Firth, Forte, Sistek, Witek, Bartek, Filter, Fister, Ficek

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Where is the Firtek family from?

You can see how Firtek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firtek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Firtek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Firtek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Firtek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firtek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Firtek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Firtek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firtek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Firtek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Firtek. For the veterans among your Firtek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firtek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Firtek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Firtek in 1976 was 61, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firtek 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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