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Filges Family History

Filges 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: Files, Fildes, Nilges, Miles, Giles, Finger, Wiles, Fiegel, Filler

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Where is the Filges family from?

You can see how Filges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Filges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Filges families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Filges's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Filges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Filges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filges 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Filges. 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 49 military records available for the last name Filges. For the veterans among your Filges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filges lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Filges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Filges in 1966 was 83, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filges 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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