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Filgate Family History

Filgate Surname Meaning

see Felgate.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Filgate family from?

You can see how Filgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filgate family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Filgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Filgate families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Filgate's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Filgate families in 1911.
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What did your Filgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Filgate. 72% of Filgate men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

What Filgate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Filgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filgate 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Filgate. 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 398 military records available for the last name Filgate. For the veterans among your Filgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filgate lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Filgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Filgate in 1965 was 73, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filgate 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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