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Filho Family History

Filho Surname Meaning

Portuguese (mainly Brazil): from Portuguese filho ‘son’ used as a distinguishing name for a father and son with the same name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Filho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filho family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Filho family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Filho's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Filho families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Filho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filho 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Filho. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Filho. For the veterans among your Filho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filho lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Filho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Filho in 1968 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

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