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Filim Family History

Filim 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: Filip, Felix, Klim, Salim, Bilik, Filer, Falin, Fila, Flom, Cilia

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Where is the Filim family from?

You can see how Filim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Filim families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Filim families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Filim's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Filim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Filim ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Filim. 100% of Filim men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

What Filim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Filim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filim 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Filim. 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 25 military records available for the last name Filim. For the veterans among your Filim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filim lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Filim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Filim in 1988 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filim 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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