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Filette Family History

Filette 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: Fisette, Milette, Klette, Flett, Minette, Violette, Binette, Pinette

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Where is the Filette family from?

You can see how Filette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Filette families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Filette's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Filette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filette 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 40 census records available for the last name Filette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filette 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Filette. 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 6 military records available for the last name Filette. For the veterans among your Filette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filette lifespan?

Average Filette life expectancy in 1973 was 19 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filette 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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