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Filipan Family History

Filipan 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: Milian, Kilian, Filip, Filipek, Filipiak, Filippo, Filippi, Fillman

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Where is the Filipan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filipan 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 19 census records available for the last name Filipan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filipan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Filipan. 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 50 military records available for the last name Filipan. For the veterans among your Filipan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filipan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Filipan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Filipan in 1973 was 64, and 53 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filipan 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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