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Fildey Family History

Fildey Name 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: Fildes, Filley, Wildey, Pilley, Folley, Dilday, Cilley, Willey

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Where is the Fildey family from?

You can see how Fildey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fildey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Fildey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Fildey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fildey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fildey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fildey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fildey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fildey. 100% of Fildey men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Fildey women worked as an Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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What Fildey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Fildey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fildey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fildey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Fildey. For the veterans among your Fildey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fildey lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1987, in the United States, Fildey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fildey in 1984 was 77, and 80 in 1987.

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