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Filkow Family History

Filkow 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: Milko, Willow, Flow, Bilow, Filyaw, Gillow, Kildow, Wolkow, Wiskow

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Where is the Filkow family from?

You can see how Filkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Filkow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Filkow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Filkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filkow 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 99 census records available for the last name Filkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filkow 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Filkow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Filkow. For the veterans among your Filkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filkow lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Filkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Filkow in 1985 was 80, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filkow 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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