| ![Show Contents]() Ficke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of FickeWhat does the name Ficke mean? The name Ficke is "a Norman-French form of the Old French word "ficheis" meaning "faithful." 1. Early Origins of the Ficke familyThe surname Ficke was first found in London, England where Thomas le Fykes, Fykeis was recorded in 1281. Later in Kent, the Assize Rolls listed William Fykays in 1317. 1 A scan through early Sussex records revealed John le Figge listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 and later in London, Simon Figge was recorded in 1381. 1 In Ireland, the name "is found in English records as early as the thirteenth century. but does not appear to have been established in mediaeval Ireland. In this country it is of comparatively recent introduction being chiefly associated with Dublin, where it has been prominent in the publishing and bookselling business since 1809. Darrell Figges (1882-1925), the author who was active in the revolutionary movement from 1914, was born in Dublin." 2 Early History of the Ficke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ficke research. Another 162 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1102, 1139, 1234, 1273, 1391, 1429, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1533, 1600, 1645, 1660, 1695, 1719, 1730, 1734 and 1992 are included under the topic Early Ficke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ficke Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Ficke are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Ficke include: Figg, Figgiss, Figgess, Figgins, Figgin, Figges, Figgess, Figgs, Fig, Fyge, Fygg, Fygge, Ficke, Feek and many more. Early Notables of the Ficke familyJames Figg (1695-1734), English bare-knuckle boxer, generally agreed first English bare-knuckle boxing champion, reigning from 1719 to 1730 or 1734, inducted into the International Boxing Hall...
Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ficke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Ficke family to IrelandSome of the Ficke family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 38 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Ficke migration to the United States | + |
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Ficke or a variant listed above:
Ficke Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Gottfried Ficke, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1754 3
Ficke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Fr Ficke, who arrived in North America in 1832 3
- Christ Ficke, who landed in North America in 1832 3
- Frederick Ficke, aged 42, who arrived in Missouri in 1839 3
- Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Ficke, aged 27, who arrived in Cincinnati, Oh in 1848 3
- Thomas Ficke, aged 43, who landed in Missouri in 1849 3
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Ficke (post 1700) | + |
- Charles August Ficke (1850-1931), American Democratic Party politician, Scott County Attorney, 1886-88; Mayor of Davenport, Iowa, 1890-91 4
- Charles Ficke (1850-1931), American lawyer, politician and art collector, Mayor of Davenport, Iowa
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- MacLysaght, Edward, Supplement to Irish Families. Baltimore: Genealogical Book Company, 1964. Print.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 2) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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