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Filete Family History

Filete 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: Filene, Flett, Filer, File, Fisette, Filter, Filice, Files, Fietz

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Where is the Filete family from?

You can see how Filete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filete family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Filete family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Filete's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Filete families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filete surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Filete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filete 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Filete. 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 21 military records available for the last name Filete. For the veterans among your Filete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filete lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Filete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Filete in 1972 was 71, and 87 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filete 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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