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Fildon Family History

Fildon 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: Gildon, Filion, Filson, Hilton, Dillon, Falcon, Wilton, Felton

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Where is the Fildon family from?

You can see how Fildon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fildon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fildon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fildon family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fildon's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Fildon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Fildon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fildon 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fildon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fildon. For the veterans among your Fildon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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